Checklist template

Manufacturing Production Quality Control (QC)

A ready-to-use checklist with 31 items in 5 sections, covering Incoming Material Inspection, In-Process Quality Checks, Equipment & Calibration, Final Inspection & Packaging, Workspace & Operator Hygiene. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 5 Sections
  • 31 Items
  • 25 Yes / No checks
  • 5 Scored ratings
  • 260 Points

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1. Incoming Material Inspection 6 items

  1. Are raw materials checked against the Purchase Order (PO) specs? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Is there a "Certificate of Analysis" (COA) for all bulk chemicals/metals? Yes / No 9 pts
  3. Are non-conforming raw materials tagged and physically quarantined? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Is the sampling plan (e.g., AQL) followed for large shipments? Yes / No 7 pts
  5. Are raw material storage bins labeled with batch/lot numbers? Yes / No 8 pts
  6. Material Integrity: Rating
    • 100% Verified 10 pts
    • Minor Labeling Gaps 5 pts
    • Compromised/Unverified 0 pts

2. In-Process Quality Checks 6 items

  1. Is the "First-Off" piece inspected before starting the full run? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are hourly dimensional checks performed and logged by operators? Yes / No 9 pts
  3. Are SPC (Statistical Process Control) charts updated in real-time? Yes / No 8 pts
  4. Are go/no-go gauges accessible at every workstations? Yes / No 7 pts
  5. Is the line stopped immediately when a defect is detected? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Process Stability: Rating
    • In Control 10 pts
    • Trending Out of Spec 5 pts
    • Out of Control 0 pts

3. Equipment & Calibration 6 items

  1. Does every measuring tool have a valid, unexpired calibration sticker? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are master gauges stored in a climate-controlled, secure area? Yes / No 8 pts
  3. Has the daily "Zero-Check" been performed on digital calipers/scales? Yes / No 6 pts
  4. Are maintenance logs current for all heavy production machinery? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Is there a backup tool available if a primary gauge fails calibration? Yes / No 5 pts
  6. Tool Reliability: Rating
    • Fully Calibrated 10 pts
    • Minor Lag in Logging 5 pts
    • Unreliable Data 0 pts

4. Final Inspection & Packaging 6 items

  1. Does the final product undergo a 100% visual defect check? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Is the correct "Revision Number" of the label being applied? Yes / No 9 pts
  3. Is the packaging secure enough to prevent damage during transit? Yes / No 8 pts
  4. Are weight/count tolerances verified before sealing the master carton? Yes / No 7 pts
  5. Is the "Final QC Release" stamp or signature present on the log? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Final Product Grade: Rating
    • Zero Defect 10 pts
    • Minor Cosmetic Issues 5 pts
    • High Rejection Rate 0 pts

5. Workspace & Operator Hygiene 7 items

  1. Is the workstation free of "FOD" (Foreign Object Debris)? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are operators wearing required gloves/anti-static gear? Yes / No 8 pts
  3. Is the lighting at the inspection station at the required lux level? Yes / No 6 pts
  4. Are rejected parts stored in a designated red "Scrap" bin? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Are current Work Instructions (SOPs) visible at the station? Yes / No 7 pts
  6. Shop Floor Discipline: Rating
    • 5S Compliant 10 pts
    • Cluttered/Average 5 pts
    • Poor Discipline 0 pts
  7. Final summary Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the InspectLoop template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In InspectLoop you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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