Responsibilities:

• Monitor the plant’s quality systems and processes. 
• Ensure product meets customer quality specifications.  Knowledge of customer requirements with the ability to judge defects in coatings, metal.
• Perform inspections using a variety of inspection tools and fixtures (Calipers, Micrometers, Scales, etc.).
• Accurately document test, inspection, and investigation results.
• Controls non-conforming product by identifying and isolating defective material effectively. Example, place suspect material on hold for additional review (HFI). 
• Visually inspects product. 
• Verifies specified dimensions of product or material.
• Supports all manufacturing operations on a daily basis to ensure compliance with industry standards and company guidelines.
• Verify product quality within the specified parameters including weight, texture and other physical properties.
• Ensure the quality of purchased goods as well as finished goods.
• Maintain inspection checklists over processes and protocols. 
• Identify problems and issues regarding quality of products and make recommendation to the higher authorities.
• Perform quality analysis on records and previous documentation.
• Use communication skills to communicate within quality department and manufacturing staff. 
• Work overtime when needed and a rotating shift work schedule.
• Work with manufacturing to determine root cause and corrective action for quality defects.  Document results in HFI system.
• Participate in CAT’s (Corrective Action Teams) when required.
• May be chosen to participate in 6 sigma and/or green belt programs.
• Coordinate and monitor product sorting activities. 
• Effective at time management to ensure daily task are completed in allotted time.
• Proficient with use of computer and MS office software to perform data entry, complete logs and generate reports as needed. 
• May perform other job related duties as required by supervisor.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• 3+ years working experience in a manufacturing setting (high-speed manufacturing is preferred).
• Effective record keeping skills and the ability to focus on details.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
• Effective and proven communication skills (both written and verbal) working in a team environment.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule.
• Must be able to work daily overtime including on Saturdays and Sundays when needed.  
• Must have the ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion and regularly stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  This position may also require climbing or balancing.
• Pass physical/drug test, background check, reference checks.