Production Worker (Inspection)
About The Position
MSA Safety is hiring a Production Worker to inspect coats, pants, and liners at its manufacturing plant in Pittsfield, New Hampshire. The role ensures garments are constructed correctly and that all components and options are attached in the correct locations. The inspector documents nonconformances with the information production operators need to repair or recut garments. The position works the first 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. Starting pay is $19.27 per hour or based on experience. There is one opening.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- At least 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
- 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 a full visual inspection of garments for all standard features.
- Verify garments have the correct lettering, options, materials, and trim package.
- Identify material defects, missed stitches, and incorrect or missing options; return garments to the production line for rework or recut.
- Complete inspection slips or nonconformance tags with necessary details and attach documentation to defective garments.
- Assist production team members in understanding and resolving issues found during inspection.
- Maintain accountability and a cohesive team environment across inspection and production teams.
- Establish effective communication between inspection, production, and other internal departments; coordinate inspection activities to support high-quality output.
- Maintain communication with internal customers and assist associates with problem solving and inquiries, including escalated customer issues.
- Recommend and assist with implementing unit goals and objectives.
- Follow company policies, procedures, standards, and goals.
- Collaborate on process and procedure changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of inspection processes.
- Participate in 5 Why investigations and Kaizen events when necessary.
- Attend KPI departmental meetings, participate in training, and support restoration for 6S.
- Set, maintain, and continuously improve the personal performance plan.
- Communicate process improvement solutions and participate in huddles as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
