Inventory Auditor Expeditor LPCT 816

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Inventory Auditor Expeditor audits component quality and assembly fixturing, prepares jobs, and moves them through operations when patterns are complete. The role maintains and controls physical inventory to ensure that fixturing components needed for pattern and gating operations are readily available, and ensures wax dies and components are available at molding machines. The position audits wax gating and wax weld components as they move from molding through cleaning and assembly, checking them against standards and addressing defects. It also maintains accurate inventories of supplies, components, and tooling; reviews upcoming schedules and part locations; coordinates gate scheduling with molding; and assists pattern molders as needed. The role prepares component kits and carts for operations, supports efficient use of space and equipment, and identifies process improvements. Employees are expected to follow safe work practices and perform other tasks as directed. On-the-job training is provided.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in wax molding, cleaning, or assembly, with considerable working knowledge of product quality requirements and product structures; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Ability to communicate effectively and work with others within and outside the department.
Ability to interpret instructions and perform arithmetic calculations.
Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
Ability to occasionally lift or maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the shift.
Ability to work in difficult conditions, which may include extended exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and other elements.

Responsibilities

Sample and inspect fixturing for defects, report damage, return defective items to the appropriate area, and follow up on their timely return.
Work with supervision and the Production Scheduler Lead to resolve product-flow problems across molding, cleaning, and assembly.
Order and count inventories of auto machine gates.
Review future part schedules to confirm components will be available for all patterns.
Daily, compare part locations with the online Work List and notify responsible employees of location errors; correct locations electronically when necessary.
Coordinate gate scheduling with molding to ensure proper timing.
Assist pattern molders as required and assume molding lead or scheduling responsibilities as required.
Set up fixtures and carts at each operation.
Prepare pattern component kits for Pattern Assembly and/or molders.
Consolidate components to supply assemblers and/or molders efficiently and make carts available to Molding.
Suggest solutions to problems and improvements.
Follow plant and department safety rules, operate equipment and tools safely, and identify and report safety problems.
Perform other tasks as directed.