Quality Inspector II

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Manager and the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the Quality Assurance Inspector is a direct link to our customers. It is your responsibility to protect our customers by always conducting PCR checks and placing questionable products in HFI status.

Responsibilities

• PCR (Process Control Report) documentation which lists all the routine checks and frequency of checks a Quality Inspector and Mechanic must conduct in a timely manner designated by the PCR.
• Visual checks – i.e. dents, scratches, video jet codes, other visuals.
• Various depth, height, width measurements on different parts of the can.
• Use of computerized quality check tools to conduct various measurements – i.e. seam scan machine.
• Communicates all pertinent information between management, co-workers, and between shifts on changes to equipment, production problems or any other related information.
• Responsible in following JHA's, SOP's, Rules, 6S Housekeeping, maintaining gauging equipment and modifications of existing production standards to achieve optimal efficiencies.
• Enter information into a computer to document data.
• Accurate and continuous quality checks and record keeping are required.
• Ensures all equipment, guards, and safety devices are always in place, and follows safe work procedures and safety rules.
• Notifies supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken and of any poor-quality material or supplies noted.
• Keeps area safe, clean, and organized.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete and pass the Combined Basic Skills and Inspection & Measurement Skills assessments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures utilized in a Quality Control environment.
• Candidates must meet minimum skill requirements, have the physical ability to perform the work, and have a work record consistent with Article 14.0 of the labor agreement to include no disciplinary suspensions, safety violations, or final warning per the Attendance Policy in the last 9 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of use of micrometers, calipers and other inspection equipment preferred.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment in a quality inspector role.

Competencies

• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of plant and company management.
• Ability to be observant and analytical, strong focus and attention to detail, thoroughness and dealing with complexity.
• Ability to work independently or with a team.
• Experience with computer software and working knowledge of various computer programs (Excel, Word, Access, AS400, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Generally works in a manufacturing environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic.
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.
• The noise level is frequently loud.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision/prescription/life insurance and income protection benefits
• Company funded pension plan
• 401(K)
• Stock purchase
• Tuition reimbursement