Quality Inspector I

About the role

Alkegen combines two leading specialty materials companies into an innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. With over 60 manufacturing facilities and a global workforce of more than 9,000 experts, Alkegen delivers products that enable cleaner air, greener living, and greater efficiency. The company offers diverse career opportunities across production, engineering, technical, sales, and leadership roles worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality testing including:
  • Obtaining samples from end-of-line at predetermined frequencies
  • Conducting tests per internal work instructions and procedures
  • Testing outgoing products for thickness, basis weight, fiber diameter, fiber index, friability, crystallinity, tensile strength, and compression
  • Performing additional testing as required and retesting materials as directed
• Provide production support by:
  • Relieving end-of-line operators periodically
  • Assisting in rebuilding and refurbishing needle boards
  • Auditing production lines and product quality
• Maintain clean and safe equipment and orderly work areas
• Complete daily shift turnover reporting
• Communicate regularly with production regarding test results and sorting needs
• Ensure accurate entry of all test results into electronic systems
• Perform other related duties as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma required; associate degree or post-high school training preferred, or equivalent industrial experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to access information through computer databases
• Ability to read simple gauges and follow work instructions
• Ability to work a 12-hour continuous shift schedule (4 days on, 4 days off, rotating days/nights, 7 AM–7 PM)
• Physical requirements:
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Repetitive stair and ladder climbing
  • Ability to work successfully in a team environment

Tools and equipment used

• Fork truck, computer, wet scrubber, furnaces, small hand tools, carton sealer, stapler, carton erector, tape gun, stretch wrapper, power washer

Facilities and materials used

• Facilities: electricity, water, compressed air, steam, LP gas
• Materials: ceramic fiber mixes, cutters, bags, stretch wrap, hand tools

Pay

$24.41 per hour. Pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other individualized factors. Total compensation package details will be provided upon offer.