Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

Summit Polymers, Inc. • Sturgis, MI

3d

About The Position

The Quality Inspector performs routine, repetitive, and varied inspections of molded and assembled plastic parts to ensure they meet customer dimensional, visual, and physical effort standards. The work involves using measuring and physical test instruments, visual acuity, and color judgment. Some judgment is required based on general knowledge of Statistical Process Control, sampling techniques, and departmental standards.

The role works on the production floor and participates in problem-solving meetings. It also performs auditor duties and may require completion of post-hire training. The position typically does not require travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and work independently according to standard procedures.
• Minimum Wonderlic Select Assessment score of 50, equivalent to a traditional cognitive portion score of 16.
• Good color judgment.
• Ability to walk and push a cart for the entire shift.
• Ability to bend and lift repeatedly throughout the shift and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to use measuring devices and build verification parts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify dimensional, appearance, effort, and color qualities of plastics, molded parts, and assembled parts.
• Set up and use test instruments to determine compliance with company quality standards.
• Read and review blueprints to determine compliance with customer and company standards.
• Label, reject, accept, or place holds on parts and material based on acceptability.
• Bring unacceptable material, parts, and assemblies to the attention of workers and supervision so corrective action can be taken.
• Visually examine material, parts, and assemblies for compliance with customer and company appearance standards.
• Manually check assembled parts to ensure they function properly in accordance with customer and company standards.
• Work as a team player on the production floor and in problem-solving meetings.
• Perform auditor duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED