Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Quality Inspector will ensure consistent quality of production that meets or exceeds customer standards by helping to enforce good manufacturing practices. This includes performing off-line quality inspections on parts and packaging for new programs. 

This is a 3rd Shift position, with core work hours from 11:00pm-7:30am, Sunday-Thursday. Must be able to work overtime as needed, and may be asked to work a flexed schedule as needed. 

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Offline quality inspection of the following product:
  • Safe Launch of new program parts
  • Non-Safe Launch Product:
    • Parts with recent customer defects/issues
    • Parts with a known history of quality issues
• Helping to ensure part Work Instructions are followed, including correct packaging and labeling
• Communication with Shipping to prioritize inspection order
• Communication with the Program Management and Quality departments for new program specifications
• Communication with Team Leaders, Quality Techs, and Shift Supervisors on any potential quality issue
• Data Entry using SPC
• Ensuring compliance with all Environmental Requirements and Policies
• Reporting all Environmental incidents to the immediate supervisor
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• Must be able to work full-time 3rd shift Sunday-Thursday, with core work hours from 11:00pm-7:30am. Must also be able to work overtime as required/requested by the Supervisor to support the production schedule. May be asked to work flexible hours as needed. 
• One to three months of plastic injection molding experience and/or training is preferred. 
• Must have inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Understanding of our products and or demonstrated ability to learn and maintain product knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have good computer skills. This would be on Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work overtime as required to support the production schedule. May be asked to work flexible hours as needed. 
• Demonstrated ability to be a reliable, responsible team player focused on producing a top-quality product.
• Must be able to follow directions and complete tasks correctly, on time, as assigned.
• Knowledge of micrometers and gauges is a plus.
• Ability to communicate professionally to management, customers, and employees in a professional manner, both through written and verbal communications. 
• Knowledge or ability to comprehend, follow, adhere to, and communicate part work instructions, including correct packaging and labeling.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to:
  • Stand
  • Walk
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Talk and hear
  • Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
• The associate is occasionally required to:
  • Climb
  • Balance
  • Lift and/or move up to 100 lbs