MacKenzie-Childs, LLC · 1 day ago
Quality Control Inspector-Pottery
Aurora, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMacKenzie-Childs is a leading home furnishings retail company known for its unique design, high-quality products and exceptional customer service. The Ceramic Quality Inspector is responsible for examining ceramic components and products at various stages of the manufacturing process to ensure they meet defined quality standards and specifications, involving visual inspections, dimensional measurements, and basic testing to detect defects.
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Responsibilities
Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of ceramic materials, components, and final products
Identify surface and structural defects such as cracks, chips, glazing issues, or deformities
Use precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges) to verify tolerances
Record inspection results and report any non-conforming to product and production team leads
Assist in maintaining documentation and traceability of inspected items
Communicate with production staff to correct quality issues in real time
Support audits, quality meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure all inspections adhere to safety protocols and quality standards
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or technical certificate; additional training in quality or ceramics is a plus
1-2 years of experience in quality inspection, preferably in ceramics or materials manufacturing
Familiarity with inspection techniques and tools
Basic understanding of ceramic properties and common defects
Computer proficiency including word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, and generating reports using standard software applications
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to maintain accurate records and data files
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing
Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously
Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach, push, pull, lift, use fingers, grasp, feel, and perform repetitive motions of hands or wrists
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects
High mental and visual attention required for planning difficult work methods and sequences to obtain size, shape, or physical qualities of product
Company
MacKenzie-Childs, LLC
Since 1983, MacKenzie-Childs has made handcrafted ceramics, each piece a one-of-a-kind collectible.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-09-06Acquired
2014-09-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Elizabeth Reifsnyder
Chief of Staff
Margaret Wakeland
Chief Merchandising Officer
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