Quality Inspector

About the Role

Looking to make a difference in quality? Join Silfex as a Quality Inspector 1, where your attention to detail and drive for excellence ensures our products meet top standards. In this hands-on role, you’ll perform inspections, use basic math and computer skills, and receive training and support to grow your career — all while helping us deliver the best to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Know and understand specification criteria and perform inspections on parts to ensure they meet specifications.
• Understand and be able to complete all documentation requirements for inspections as performed.
• Read and understand work instructions to determine procedure for testing.
• Commit to ongoing development and competence of job functions.
• Perform tasks under direct supervision during the training cycle.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Ensure the cleanliness and order of inspection and test stations.
• Follow all company safety policies and report any unsafe conditions to Manufacturing Manager, EHS Manager, and/or Director of Manufacturing.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S.
• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do.
• Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or a General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 0 to 1 year of manufacturing, Quality Assurance, or related experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Must possess basic proficiency in operating computers, including navigating software and web-based platforms.
• Work effectively as an individual and in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Quality and safety minded.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to perform successfully under supervision.

Working Conditions

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.

• Regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• The noise level in the environment is moderate.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stand; talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the environment is moderate.

Schedule

C Shift: 6pm - 6am

Benefits

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.