Inspector - Level 2

Swagelok•Solon, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector - Level 2 performs product and process inspections with limited assistance while meeting performance objectives for standard work. The role requires recognizing routine problems and making appropriate adjustments to keep the inspection process running. The Inspector works independently, applies judgment to product and process characteristics, and provides impartial product disposition according to established quality requirements. The position involves using inspection equipment and statistical process control and sampling methods; inspecting products for conformance; verifying and maintaining inspection equipment; following operational procedures and process flows; and recording information in written and electronic formats. The Inspector prioritizes work, communicates observed quality trends and issues, and performs assigned responsibilities safely and efficiently. The role is based in a manufacturing environment in Solon, Ohio, and is designated as third shift. Some environments may involve working in enclosed or confined spaces, such as a clean room. The position requires visual inspection, handling products and gauges, and moving around the shop floor.

Requirements

No education required.
Basic understanding of manufacturing prints and product and process specifications.
Strong math skills.
Ability to pass a vision acuity test, with or without reasonable accommodation, and sustain effective visual inspection using published Swagelok Visual Standards and Standard Work.
Ability to lift 25–35 pounds regularly and 35–50 pounds occasionally.
Manual dexterity to handle products and gauges, and ability to move around the shop floor to gather samples and move parts.
Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate attention to detail, integrity, approachability, respect, teamwork, decisiveness, initiative, and emotional self-control.
Ability to communicate quality feedback and interact with production associates and supervisors.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance and meet qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with applicable ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Responsibilities

Understand and interpret basic control methods used during process auditing.
Understand and, when applicable, use the deviation system and understand the concept of Discipline Problem Solving.
Balance workload and use schedules to make sound decisions; prioritize work appropriately.
Locate documents associated with assigned tasks and identify visual criteria and features for applicable parts.
Work independently according to standard work in assigned plant environments, including processing, manufacturing, assembly, and receiving.
Recognize and comply with applicable Swagelok procedures, and seek additional guidance when needed.
Apply accurate judgment to product and process characteristics and answer questions related to acquired skills.
Perform assigned skills in a timely manner.
Understand 5S visual displays and metrics on the primary Visual Display Board.
Use inspection equipment and analyze statistical process control techniques used in processes.
Physically inspect products to assure conformance and apply statistical sampling plans and operational procedures.
Verify and maintain inspection equipment.
Enter records and documentation in written and electronic form.
Provide unbiased product disposition based on established quality requirements.
Communicate observed quality trends and issues and interact with production associates and supervisors regarding quality concerns.
Perform assigned responsibilities safely and efficiently.