QA Inspector 2nd Shift

Seaway Plastics•Port Richey, FL

19h

About The Position

The QA Inspector performs floor, final, and receiving quality inspections in a manufacturing environment. The role supports production start-ups, inspects in-process and finished products, maintains samples and inspection records, and documents non-conforming products in accordance with QMS procedures. The inspector also verifies incoming material certifications and prepares customer-required Certificates of Compliance and related documentation. The position provides quality support to production personnel and assists with other inspections when workload permits or team members are absent.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a Quality Assurance or inspection role in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and consistently complete required duties.
Self-starter with the ability to motivate others and make decisions when required.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Experience with good manufacturing practices, quality initiatives, and quality programs.
Some experience with QMS systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or AS9100.
Ability to develop and maintain a team-oriented work environment.
Strong working knowledge of injection molding processes.
Ability to frequently lift boxes weighing up to 30 lbs.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain a consistent pace in a fast-moving production environment.
Experience with computers and software such as Microsoft Office or inspection-related software.
Experience reading engineering part drawings, including geometry, dimensions and tolerances, drawing views, and requirements interpretation.
Proficient use of handheld measuring instruments; experience with micrometers, height gauges, calipers, indicators, and optical comparators.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance principles.
Working knowledge of inspection techniques and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

Create inspection record templates and prepare samples, quality alerts, and required documents for upcoming production jobs in accordance with QMS procedures.
Provide quality support during job start-ups and complete first-piece inspections and approvals in a timely manner.
Perform in-process sample inspections according to inspection plans and record results.
Manage production-floor job samples, including pulling, creating, and returning samples to storage.
Document non-conforming products by opening NCRs in accordance with QMS procedures.
Answer product-quality questions from production machine operators and team members.
Ensure floor QA documentation is complete and accurate throughout production.
Support customer-specified SPC as required.
Perform AQL final sample inspections according to inspection plans and QMS procedures.
Perform AQL receiving inspections for items used in manufacturing.
Verify that incoming manufacturing items have certifications and that certifications are scanned and correctly associated for retrieval.
Prepare and supply customer-required Certificates of Compliance with applicable material certifications or inspection data.
Ensure final and receiving inspection records are complete and accurate in accordance with QMS procedures.
Back up floor inspections and secondary final inspections when workload permits or team members are absent.