Coating Line Final Inspector

Wam Global•Blacksburg, VA

About The Position

Inspects coated material for defects and conformance to WAM visual specifications and WTMs by performing the following duties. What you'll do Visually examines and feels surface of rubber coated or adhesive material to detect defects such as bond failure, scratches, bubbles, and other blemishes. Verifies conformance of coated material to dimensional specifications. Records all defects on defect log. Ensures defect log accompanies all finished coils. Communicates with Coating Line Operators and Supervisors. Completes Nonconforming Condition Report (NCR) in the event of excessive defects. Retrieves Job Sheet/Standard Manufacturing Procedure (SMP) from Plexus and reviews for setup procedures. Uses micrometer to measure material and glue thickness of in-process and sample materials. Maintains coating records by documenting line speed, thickness, chemical mixtures, bond results, etc. in Plexus. Assists in line setup including responsibilities of back flush, material changeovers, and assurance to Job Sheet/SMP. Assists in finished coil removal and startup of new coils. Enters information from labels of new master coils and rubber, topcoat/release coating, and/or adhesive drums into Plexus for inventory and traceability purposes. Obtains labels for finished coils from Plexus. Labels finished coils by listing footage, material grade, and date. Assists in startup, shut down, and changeover of coating line. Cleans tools, equipment, machines, and work area. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Knowledge of basic computer and keyboard use.
Ability to use measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work any continuous or fixed shift schedule including any day of the calendar week as required for operation of the position and mandatory overtime as implemented by management.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear, and/or smell.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must 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.

Responsibilities

Visually examines and feels surface of rubber coated or adhesive material to detect defects such as bond failure, scratches, bubbles, and other blemishes.
Verifies conformance of coated material to dimensional specifications.
Records all defects on defect log. Ensures defect log accompanies all finished coils.
Communicates with Coating Line Operators and Supervisors.
Completes Nonconforming Condition Report (NCR) in the event of excessive defects.
Retrieves Job Sheet/Standard Manufacturing Procedure (SMP) from Plexus and reviews for setup procedures.
Uses micrometer to measure material and glue thickness of in-process and sample materials.
Maintains coating records by documenting line speed, thickness, chemical mixtures, bond results, etc. in Plexus.
Assists in line setup including responsibilities of back flush, material changeovers, and assurance to Job Sheet/SMP.
Assists in finished coil removal and startup of new coils.
Enters information from labels of new master coils and rubber, topcoat/release coating, and/or adhesive drums into Plexus for inventory and traceability purposes.
Obtains labels for finished coils from Plexus.
Labels finished coils by listing footage, material grade, and date.
Assists in startup, shut down, and changeover of coating line.
Cleans tools, equipment, machines, and work area.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.