Inspector - 2nd Shift (3pm - 11pm)

General Formulations • Sparta Township, MI

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About The Position

Under the direction of the coating operator, the Inspector learns to set up and operate the Glue and Inspection area. The role involves learning to check the Glue room and Coating Head to ensure material is produced within specification at the target speed, and performing material-handling operations to support the Glue Room.

The Inspector operates the glue pouring system to apply adhesive or chemical to roll stock, checks application for surface defects, coverage, and inventory, and sets up, adjusts, monitors, and fills the adhesive reservoir on the coater. The role also supports coater cleanup and setup during job changes, develops knowledge of the adhesive coating process, products, and raw materials to troubleshoot production and quality issues, and communicates quality issues to the Operator so adjustments can be made. The position requires heavy lifting, housekeeping in the work area, and other tasks as assigned by the Shift Coating Manager or Leadership Team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain Hilo requirements to safely operate a standup Hilo in a production environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.
• Self-motivated and interested in learning multiple operations or additional processes.
• Good quality aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with general manufacturing processes.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the glue pouring system to apply adhesive or chemical to roll stock.
• Check applications for surface defects, proper coverage, and inventory for the current run.
• Set up and adjust the coater and actively monitor and fill the adhesive reservoir.
• Participate in cleanup and setup of the coater and assigned equipment during job changes.
• Develop understanding of the adhesive coating process, products, and raw materials to troubleshoot production and quality issues.
• Understand basic product quality issues and communicate them to the Operator so the coater can be adjusted to bring product into specification.
• Perform material-handling operations to support the Glue Room.
• Maintain housekeeping in the area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Coating Manager, Leadership Team, or manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED