Inspector- QA

SUMMARY

This person is responsible for all Quality Assurance testing of finished product in accordance with the standards set forth by the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a variety of physical testing of product, including but not limited to; rubber ring testing, impact, quick burst, flattening, long term testing and all other required QA testing.
• Completes paperwork and reports as needed in the computer database.
• Uses a variety of tools and instruments to assess and inspect product (micrometer, caliper, measuring tape, etc).
• Checks the quality of finished goods, including those loaded for delivery, and returned goods for acceptance to stock.
• Maintain, improve and update the QMS procedures, systems, and processes.
• Work towards root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action of quality issues.
• Reviews stocked pipe periodically and identifies damaged product to be removed from inventory.
• Maintain area to be clean and free from safety hazards.
• Other duties may be assigned to assist in daily plant operations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years’ experience or training/education in production and/or quality control.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; 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 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally 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 ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PAY

• The base pay range for this position is $23.41 to $30.03 per hour.
• This range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets.
• Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience and skillset.

BENEFITS

• Westlake is a total compensation company.
• Dependent on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

COMPANY INFORMATION

• Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.