Quality Inspector, 2nd Shift

Challenge Manufacturing•Northlake, TX

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector monitors and measures products on the manufacturing floor and escalates nonconforming product issues according to Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards. The role performs periodic quality checks, records information in Plex, and completes general utility work to meet the work schedule and production requirements. The position inspects and gauges raw or welded parts, verifies first-piece inspections, supports containment of internal and external quality failures, checks packaging, conducts daily Layered Process Audits, monitors quality alerts, and follows nonconforming-process requirements. It also includes housekeeping, cross-training across work centers, completing documentation, and meeting daily production requirements. This is a second-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., at the Plant Office in Northlake, Texas. Occasional early arrivals, late stays, or weekend work may be required to meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. Employees must be able to work up to 12 hours per day, including Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 6 months of quality experience.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well enough to perform job duties safely and effectively, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
High standards of performance; takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes; performs tasks thoroughly, accurately, and reliably; demonstrates honesty and integrity.
Ability to objectively resolve conflict, listen, stay focused on issues, find resolutions, monitor progress, and maintain positive relationships.
Uses feedback to improve performance and work relationships.
Ability to move within own or other work areas to support plant flow and work with urgency to meet customer needs.
Experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job and rotate through job responsibilities; maintains the knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively.
Constructive and objective approach to change, with the ability to view change as a learning opportunity.
Works collaboratively, shares information and knowledge, and looks for the good in others.
Reliable attendance and punctuality; ensures coverage when absent, takes timely breaks and lunches, and uses time wisely.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.
Ability to work up to 12 hours per day, including Saturday and Sunday.
Ability to use quality inspection tools.
Ability to read and interpret job element sheets.
Ability to use a variety of gauges, including functional and go/no-go gauges.
PC, keyboard, and mouse skills.
Ability to frequently lift or move material weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work as a contributing member of a team.

Nice To Haves

One year of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform duties that support daily and weekly plant production requirements.
Inspect and gauge raw or welded parts according to operator checklists to verify compliance with customer specifications.
Verify that first-piece inspection and approval have been completed according to the company’s first-piece approval process.
Support the quality process when internal or external quality failures result in product containment, following the containment process to prevent defective products from being shipped to customers.
Ensure parts are packed according to packaging instructions and customer requirements.
Perform daily Layered Process Audits (LPA) to verify that company quality processes are followed.
Monitor quality alerts to ensure they are followed and valid.
Ensure nonconforming processes are adhered to.
Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the work area by performing housekeeping duties.
Perform and cross-train in various work centers as required.
Complete appropriate paperwork and other documentation.
Meet daily production requirements.