1st shift Small Parts Quality Inspector

Job Description

Department: Inspection

Job Title: Inspector I

Reports to: Inspection Supervisor

General Description: Perform manual/visual and dimensional inspection of molded products to ensure satisfactory quality and compliance with customer requirements. Job involves routine, repetitive checking of production parts and the performance of minor rework/repairs to identified defects. Job may involve operating automated inspection equipment to perform inspection. With training, able to work on majority of products with limited supervision.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow approved methods and client specifications to perform all types of visual inspection and segregate and identify those with flaws

• Follow current department procedures regarding proper work allocation

• Follow established ISO Procedures

• Accurately record/communicate data using ERP system (APPX)

• Follow WIP and interpret product status

• Use proper line clearance procedures to ensure segregation of parts

• Load parts onto rods with the use of picks

• Buff various parts on a cloth buffing wheel

• Use scales to measure and count product

• Perform Flash Checks as needed

• Consistently meet productivity goals while maintaining appropriate product quality

• Use information on bin tags to understand and follow special instructions

• Use information on bin tags to understand and follow routing process

• Perform work demanding a high degree of accuracy and close tolerance inspection

• Consult with Supervisor or Lead when verification is needed

• Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance

• Work overtime as required

• Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards at all times to ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees

• Keep working area orderly by complying with 6-S Program

• Learn additional department processes as needed

• Provide assistance in other departments as needed with supervision

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent desired

• Ability to work well with others

• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend written and verbal instructions in English

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations

• Must be able to follow detailed instructions

• Ability to learn inspection techniques and operating procedures

• Has neat, legible handwriting (or printing)

• Ability to learn and use, with assistance, scales and other measuring devices

Physical Requirements:

• Good vision (with or without corrective lenses)

• Ability to sit for long periods of time

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• Fine motor skills in hands/wrist and good hand/eye coordination

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on occasion

Benefits offered to all full-time employees 1st of the month following 60 days of employment;

Medical insurance

Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching plan

Basic Life insurance

Voluntary Life insurance

LTD/STD insurance

Flexible benefits plan

Vision insurance

Generous PTO plan

Employee savings account (interest paying)

Holiday pay (8) – starts upon hire

Benefits offered after one year of full-time employment;

Employee loan

Biannual profit sharing program