Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector - 2nd Shift - OTSEGO, MN

Otter Tail Corporation Careers•Otsego, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring the quality of thermoformed products manufactured by T.O. Plastics. The role involves inspecting products and processes, validating vendor quality, documenting non-conformances, and contributing to customer satisfaction. The company, T.O. Plastics, has been a manufacturer of quality thermoformed products since 1948 and serves various industries including medical, industrial, horticulture, electronic, agriculture, and consumer packaging. They are recognized as a top 100 thermoforming company in North America, focusing on customer needs and offering design-to-distribution services. Their vision is to be a best-in-class manufacturer and a great place to work, with safety being the number one priority.

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

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.