Quality Control Inspector jobs in Denver, CO

Pay commensurate with experience.

Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle is one of the most recognized names in the tackle industry. Eagle Claw has proudly been manufacturing fishing products in Denver, Colorado since 1925. We manufacture and distribute premium quality fishhooks, rods, reels, bait, and terminal tackle throughout the US and over 40 countries worldwide. Eagle Claw has never compromised its commitment to “Made in America.”

Want to work for the ONLY American Made Fishhook Company? Want to work with passionate people who love the great outdoors? Eagle Claw employees enjoy a 4-day work week, great pay, excellent benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off along with other exciting perks and benefits.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including:

• 401k and Profit Sharing Plan with Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Personal Paid Time Off and Paid Vacation
• Education/Tuition Assistance available for job related learning programs
• Employee Discount at the Eagle Claw Store
• Fishing License reimbursement
• Professional Sports Season Tickets Program

Position Purpose

To maintain and improve the Eagle Claw product line by ensuring all goods are uniform as possible and minimize inconsistencies from shipping to our customers.

Knowledge/Skills & Experience

• Possess basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills to utilize the computer system and compile information.
• Able to pay attention to detail and enter data accurately into the system.
• Must have good visual acuity to read small lettering on prints and to detect flaws in all products.
• Able to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Able to read, understand and follow the current process and procedures including specification documents such as hook drawings.
• Capable of using calipers, micrometers, scales; pull tester, pallet jack and safety equipment.
• Must be able to read product prints and other specification documents, utilize the computer and the material tracking system, and compile information for statistical purposes.
• Up to 12 months of previous quality inspection experience preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Essential Duties

• Perform inspections to determine acceptance or rejection of parts and products.
• Transfer parts to the proper location according to status using the Company database.
• Move boxes of product into inspection area and out to a predetermine location using a pallet jack.
• Maintain records of rejected products according to the Non-Conformance procedure.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the Material Review Board when necessary to obtain disposition of the non-conforming parts and products.
• Perform audits of packaged and in-process hooks to determine if defects are present.
• Perform audits of goods to ensure product is correct and quantity is verified and labeled accurately.
• Submit samples to Research & Development Lab for testing when abnormalities are present, or properties seem suspicious.
• Responsible for In-Process Inspection and Incoming Inspection as assigned:
• In-Process Inspection
  • Inspect and determine disposition for all H-level hooks after heat treat process.
  • Inspect and determine disposition for all F-level hooks after finishing process.
  • Communicate with the Finishing Manager, Operators and Chemical Lab Technician if finishing for hooks does not meet quality standards.
  • Collect and maintain weekly samples for Research &Development Lab to test.
• Incoming inspection
  • Inspect all goods received from outside vendors to ensure goods meet specifications and quality standards.
  • Work with warehouse personnel to ensure good product flow and communication between the two departments.
  • Check retail/packaging labels by scanning UPC’s and Radio Frequency Identity (RFID) to ensure all products are correct.
• Observes all department and/or Company safety and good housekeeping regulations by sweeping floor, maintaining clean work area, disposing of empty boxes and keeping empty skids stacked in a safe location.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Able to stand and/or walk for duration of the shift (up to 10 hours per day).
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Able to use pallet jacks to pull weights in excess of 1,000 lbs.
• Able to work near oils, chemicals, and some noise from production machines.
• Able to function in temperature changes from -10° F to 110° F when working in the warehouse.
• May be required to use personal protective equipment, including safety shoes and hearing protection, and participate in hearing conservation program.
• Able to reach upward and outward and overhead and to push, pull and lift materials.
• Able to bend, stoop and twist to remove and/or place boxes of hooks on skids.
• Must be mentally alert to the constant use of heavy equipment and forklift traffic.

Equipment Used

Calipers, computers, feeler gauges, micrometers, pallet jack, pliers, protractors, scales, and safety equipment.

Employment at Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle is contingent on successful completion of background check and drug and alcohol screening.

Wright & McGill Co. / Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce.