Quality Assistant / Inspector

CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND•Cincinnati, OH

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for inspection and examination of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods to ensure their conformance with established quality standards and customer specifications, moving among departments and facilities as needed.

Requirements

Must be able to identify manufacturer's color-coded product defect tags on jumbo tape rolls.
Must be able to use and obtain quality-related information from inspection tools, such as tape measures, “Go/No-Go” gauges, and calipers.
Understanding of quality control processes and procedures.
Ability to maintain timely, accurate records of production and quality.
Ability to travel independently between facilities.
Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance.
Ability to work independently and with other team members.
Ability to navigate independently to and from workstation, bathrooms and break area.
Must be able to enter the building and navigate to workstation independently.
Ability to inspect products visually and tactilely for quality assurance.
Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time and move throughout the production area.
Ability to use a computer.
Must be able to walk, bend, twist, and reach in all directions.
Must have the ability to utilize two hands.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in quality assurance in a manufacturing/production environment preferred.
Experience with ISO 9001 preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform visual and dimensional examinations of daily production runs including changeover/setups, work in-process and finished goods to identify defects for quality assurance.
Perform all responsibilities according to customer specifications and Industries Program standards for quality, production rate, and safety.
Complete all required inspection reports accurately.
Ensure production lines are running accurately with correct materials and information, which includes printing of labels.
Assist with receiving inspection against specification requirements and/or company requirements; ensure material is appropriately identified.
Ensure correct set up of core printer, individual bar code, and bag and carton labels. This includes printing labels for production runs and label stock when needed.
Identify, record, and segregate nonconforming material appropriately.
Transfer acceptable rolls to the turntable for packing.
Remove defective rolls for donation (seconds) or scrap.
In a timely manner, notify machine operator of any tape rolls that do not meet quality standards.
Inspect returned goods according to specification and company requirements.
Repackage materials as needed to be placed back into finished goods, or identify for waste.
Complete inspection reports including cases produced and scrap from each jumbo roll.
Maintain and protect gauges in their possession in good working order.
Report any damage or concern in a timely manner.
Perform other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.