TOP-STAMP

Trinity Operating Procedures - TOPs

TOP-STAMP: Control & Use of Stamps

Rev: 12/06/2017

Scope: This procedure covers the issuance and control of inspector stamps, the rubber stamps used by various quality control personnel to verify that they have approved a document, inspection step or whatever (as a short-cut to having to sign or initial documents). It also covers steel stamps used by Machining Department personnel as operator identification.

Procedure:

STEP WHO WHEN INFO TO USE WHAT TO DO

1 QC Forge Supervisor, QC Machining Department Supervisor, Machining Department Leadman, Post Forge Supervisor Upon identifying that someone needs new or replacement stamps. None Inform QA Assistant the need for stamps to be purchased.

2 QA Assistant As a request is made for stamps. Employee Stamp List; request from Forge QC Supervisor, Machining QC Supervisor, Machining Department Leadman, or Post Forge Supervisor
Check Employee Stamp List for stamps; if no stamp is available, Order stamps.

INSPECTOR STAMPS: Order stamps from rubber stamp shop: stamp must have Trinity Forge trademark, employee initials, and employee number.

IF stamp is available, notify appropriate personnel and get the stamp to the inspector. Order a back up. All personnel should have a stamp on hand and a back up at all times

3 QA Assistant Upon receiving stamps from supplier Purchase Order; vendor paperwork Verify that all that were ordered have been received; store stamps in cabinet.

4 Anyone While having stamp <none> Use the stamp for product, paperwork, or container tags as you would your own signature; If you lose a stamp, report it immediately to the Forge QC Supervisor, Post Forge Supervisor, Machining QC Supervisor, or Machining Department Leadman.

Remember: a stamp is as good as your word.

Revision history:

Release Date	Description of Change	Owner	Approver
12/06/2017	Updated to comply with revised Quality Manual and new TOPs format.	Tim Ellis	Todd Sheppard

Documents are controlled only when viewed on-line at trinityforge.com in the original English -- printed copies or translations are not controlled documents.
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STEP	WHO	WHEN	INFO TO USE	WHAT TO DO
1	QC Forge Supervisor, QC Machining Department Supervisor, Machining Department Leadman, Post Forge Supervisor	Upon identifying that someone needs new or replacement stamps.	None	Inform QA Assistant the need for stamps to be purchased.
2	QA Assistant	As a request is made for stamps.	Employee Stamp List; request from Forge QC Supervisor, Machining QC Supervisor, Machining Department Leadman, or Post Forge Supervisor	Check Employee Stamp List for stamps; if no stamp is available, Order stamps. INSPECTOR STAMPS: Order stamps from rubber stamp shop: stamp must have Trinity Forge trademark, employee initials, and employee number. IF stamp is available, notify appropriate personnel and get the stamp to the inspector. Order a back up. All personnel should have a stamp on hand and a back up at all times
3	QA Assistant	Upon receiving stamps from supplier	Purchase Order; vendor paperwork	Verify that all that were ordered have been received; store stamps in cabinet.
4	Anyone	While having stamp	<none>	Use the stamp for product, paperwork, or container tags as you would your own signature; If you lose a stamp, report it immediately to the Forge QC Supervisor, Post Forge Supervisor, Machining QC Supervisor, or Machining Department Leadman. Remember: a stamp is as good as your word.