About the role
Description
INTRODUCTION
This job description describes the authority, duties, responsibilities, reporting relationships and measure of accomplishment for the functional position of the Quality Inspector of All-Plastics.
BASIC FUNCTION: Inspects product received and manufactured for conformance to established standards by visual and mechanical measurements.
AUTHORITY
- The Quality Inspector receives sufficient authority from and is accountable to the QA Manager for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities.
- REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: The Quality Inspector reports directly to the QA Manager
- This position does not supervise any direct reports.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The principal duties and responsibilities of the Quality Inspector consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
- To assist the QA Manager and Manufacturing by inspecting product and analyzing the data that may be affecting the product or processes. Initiating action appropriate to the situation.
- Inspects product during the manufacturing process at prescribed intervals or per sampling plans. Assures proper labeling and sign off prior to customer shipment.
- To assure consistency in inspection methods, performs all inspections per procedures/work instructions. Initiates changes to procedures as appropriate.
- Maintains inspection records/reports
- Immediately reports all discrepancies in product or processes to the Quality Manager.
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- Initiates non-conforming tags when product is identified as discrepant or suspect.
- Various other duties as assigned
MEASUREMENT OF PERFORMANCE
The Quality Inspector shall be deemed to be performing in a satisfactory manner when the following have been met and/or exceeded:
Goals Outlined on Matrix
- Quality without a problem
- Customer complaints
- Cost of poor quality
Overall satisfaction of immediate supervisor.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
- EDUCATION: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent with related work experience in manufacturing/injection molding
- SKILLS: Expresses written and verbal ideas in a clear and efficient manner.
- Interpersonal – seeks input from others, willingly collaborates, cooperates and communicates with others in the organization.
Capability in reading blueprints
- Ability to organize and manage documentation/reports.
- Ability to think through a situation, recognize, secure and evaluate facts in reaching a conclusion/decision.
- Adept at self-managing time, skills and resources to meet goals.
- Ability to distinguish color differences on critical color matches.
- PHYSICAL: Includes lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and use of hands and arms.
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- Job may require heavy lifting (Up to 50 lbs.).
- Peripheral vision and depth perception required.
- Must be capable of wearing personal safety equipment, such as visual devices, hearing devices and back supports.
- MENTAL: Must be able to read, write and speak English. This position requires a strong math and mechanical aptitude.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Required to work throughout the plant in both air conditioned and non-air-conditioned situations. May work around and on machinery, using various kinds of machine and hand tools. Work environment may be hazardous, noisy, and dusty.