Quality Inspector - 3rd Shift - Tredegar Corporation : Job Details

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