Quality Inspector - 3rd Shift Job at Tredegar Corporation in Niles
Tredegar Corporation, Niles, MI, United States, 49120
DEPARTMENT: Quality
JOB TITLE: Quality Inspector
REPORTS TO: Quality Manager
SHIFT DAYS /HOURS: 10 hr. shifts (Mon-Thurs) 9:00 PM- 7:00 AM) Must be willing and able to work Mandatory OT on off days as necessary.
STARTING PAY: $19.96 per hour.
What You Will Be Responsible For:
* Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
* Approves in-process (Fabrication) production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.
* Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
* Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions; calling for repairs
* Maintain files in the Quality Assurance Department
* Performs Mechanical Pull tests. Understand and coordinate operation of optical comparator
* Maintains Die and Fabrication Print files within the quality office
* Performs hardness & length measurement checks per SOI 82-05-01
* Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database.
* Any additional quality-related information that may be required in the performance of inspection. Work independently and as part of a team.
* Assist other personnel and perform other duties as required per supervisor.
* Inform the Supervisor of any equipment problems or any other problems.
* Work in a safe manner always wearing all required Proper Protective Equipment (PPE).
* Maintain a clean, clutter-free workstation.
* Able to participate in a collaborative environment.
* Comply with safety policies and procedures.
* Accepts feedback from the Team Leader to ensure the bundles meet safety standards.
* Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
Work Environment / Physical Demands:
* Perform Mechanical (Pull) tests on the Tensile Machine and report findings to the Customer when requested.
* Maintain all Quality Assurance tools.
* Verify that all inspection tools are calibrated and functioning properly.
* Perform Quality Audits for receiving in-process and outgoing material.
* Review Inspection Reports to ensure the accuracy of information.
* Understand and coordinate the operation of the optical comparator.
* Assist the Extrusion Department in quality inspections when required.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
* The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and always without air conditioning.
What You Will Need:
* Able to read and understand inspection tools. (Micrometers, calipers, comparator).
* Able to use Webster Hardness Tester.
* HS Diploma/GED
* Must also pass a skills-based test.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently and effectively; self-motivated; self-starter.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
* Must be conscientious, diplomatic, and detail-oriented.
* Must pass a company background check and drug screen.
What You'll Love About Us:
* Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY
* We're People Leaders
* Competitive Pay
* Employee Benefits:
* Paid Vacation
* Medical, Dental, Life, 401 K
* Tuition Reimbursement