Production Worker (Inspection)
About The Position
MSA Safety is hiring a Production Worker (Inspection) at its manufacturing plant in Pittsfield, New Hampshire. The role inspects coats, pants, and liners to verify garment construction and confirm that all components and options are attached and correctly located. The worker documents nonconformances so operators have the information needed to repair or recut garments. The position also supports communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and process improvement across inspection and production teams. The schedule is 1st shift: 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, with overtime as needed. One opening is available.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 months of inspection experience.
- Experience identifying, documenting, and communicating defects, nonconformities, and quality concerns.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting specifications, work instructions, manufacturing standards, drawings, or quality requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify workmanship, material, and assembly defects.
- Ability to accurately document inspection findings and complete quality-related records.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate quality issues to production personnel.
- Ability to work collaboratively with production, quality, and cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Experience inspecting sewn products, textiles, garments, apparel, or tactical gear.
- Experience making disposition decisions regarding rework or repair of nonconforming products.
- Experience completing nonconformance reports, corrective action documentation, and root cause investigations.
- Experience participating in Lean Manufacturing, 5 Why investigations, Kaizen events, 6S, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Perform full visual inspections of garments for standard features.
- Verify garments have the correct lettering, options, materials, trim package, and other specifications.
- Identify material defects, missed stitches, incorrect or missing options, and other defects; return garments to the production line for rework or recut.
- Complete inspection slips and attach them to garments when defects are found.
- Complete nonconformance tags with the information needed for repair or recut.
- Maintain accountability and a cohesive team environment across inspection and production teams.
- Assist production team members in clarifying how to resolve issues found during inspection.
- Establish effective communication between inspection, production, and other internal departments, and coordinate inspection activities to support quality output.
- Maintain communication with internal customers and assist associates with problem-solving and inquiries; handle escalated customer issues.
- Set, maintain, and continuously improve the personal performance plan.
- Recommend and assist with implementation of unit goals and objectives.
- Communicate and collaborate on process and procedure changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of inspection processes.
- Participate in 5 Why investigations, Kaizen events, departmental KPI meetings, and huddles as needed.
- Train and support restoration for 6S.
- Follow company policies, procedures, standards, and goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
