Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector - 1st Shift

Otter Tail Corporation Careers•Clearwater, MN

7h•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1948, T.O. Plastics has been manufacturing quality thermoformed products. Thermoforming is the process of heating up a sheet of plastic and forming it into shape using pressure or suction. Today, we offer a standard line of thermoformed products to the horticulture industry, plus we design and manufacture custom thermoformed parts and packaging to a wide variety of industries (medical, industrial, horticulture, electronic, agriculture, consumer packaging, and more). We are one of the top 100 thermoforming companies in North America, and we deliver value by focusing on customer needs and offering design-to-distribution services. Dedicated to excellence, we leverage our experience and core competency to develop customized, cost-effective solutions and provide exceptional service to customers around the world. T.O. Plastics has facilities in both Clearwater and Otsego, Minnesota. Our vision is to be viewed as a best-in-class manufacturer and a great place to work. For these reasons, safety is the number one priority at T.O. Plastics. As a team we collectively keep one another safe by creating and following safety policies, correcting unsafe conditions, and seeking proper treatment if injury does occur. By valuing GRIT (Great People, Results, Integrity, & Tenacity) we believe we can do what we do at the highest level of quality and safety.

Requirements

High School Education.
2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Able to follow quality standards and procedures
Able to multitask
Able to read and understand prints and instruct operations to critical criteria
Able to accurately use inspection equipment
Able to communicate verbally and in writing when trained
Able to be self-directed with good time management skills
Knowledge of PC software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Unipoint, and utilizing ERP system .
Strong math skills typically acquired through high school education
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Assure compliance to T.O. Plastics’ standards
Able to work in an ISO-controlled environment
Interact as required with Engineering and Manufacturing to inspect products and processes
Responsible for inspections that validate vendor quality and certification programs to assure compliance with set quality requirements
Responsible for in-process and final inspections
Document and manage non – conformances per procedure
Responsible to assure customer satisfaction to both internal and external customers
Individual Assignments from Quality Management
Responsible for accurate and timely reporting to management current overall quality levels
Accountable for the inspection and reporting detail per procedures and applicable work instructions
Accountable for the use of equipment, tools, procedures, and standards
Participate in corrective actions and problem solving
Accountable to be aware and advise QC Management of potential quality issues to assure T.O. Plastics manufacturing is consistently monitored
Perform required in-process audits
Accountable for the timely processing and accuracy of data
Provide support for production as needed to meet demand
Manage small, task-focused projects as assigned
Participate in Gage R and R studies as directed
Identify and report any unsafe work conditions, behaviors, or incidents.
Follow and adhere to all safety procedures.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.