Remote Inspector - Jewelry

The inspector completes assigned projects under the direction of the Client Program Specialists. Responsible for inspecting various jewelry and watch products at pre-production, in-process, and/or final production stages and reporting findings; Following standard operating procedures, various client-specific procedures as well as other inspection standards. Function is performed in the field (at a factory, warehouse, and other place of business). Applicants should have a background in the jewelry industry and have working knowledge and experience with jewelry construction techniques as well as an understanding of inspection criteria including Inspection Levels, AQLs, and sampling plans and standards (ANSI/ASQ Z14).

This is a part-time role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate raw materials, associated materials against clients standard, check order against items received.
• May include evaluating factory capabilities as necessary.
• Inspect products for defects and overall workmanship during in process, and or final stages, checking quality against reference sample or other client-approved standard/criteria.
• Visual inspection and measurement of finished products against client standard/criteria.
• Follows all required procedures established by company and client.
• Represents company in professional and ethical manner.
• Working with inspection coordinator, produce draft or final inspection report.
• Communicate with site contact (verbal & written).
• Communicate with inspection coordinator (verbal & written).
• Must be knowledgeable in use of computer hardware and have skill level required to use software currently in use by department.
• Adherence to all relevant UL environmental, health, and safety procedures and regulations, as well as any requirements from the client that may be applicable.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Other job duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years demonstrated proficiency in quality-related area
• Required: Gemological Institute of America Graduate Diamonds Degree or Gemological Institute of America Graduate Gemologist Degree required.
• Must gain proficiency in inspection procedures and random sampling principles prior to performing on-site inspections. 
• Must gain proficiency in documentation and procedures required by the company and clients relevant to this work area. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel. 
• Experience in inspections preferred.
• The candidate should be located in the New York City area.

Total Rewards:  We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated hourly rate for this position is $33.00/hour to $37.50/hour, plus mileage, and is based on multiple variables, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors.  This position also provides retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide sick time off (72 hours).

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About the company

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.