Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift

Summit Polymers, Inc. • Lawrenceburg, KY

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About The Position

The Quality Inspector performs routine, repetitive, but diversified inspections of molded and assembled plastic parts. The role uses visual, manual, and instrument-based checks to verify that parts meet customer and company dimensional, appearance, and physical-effort standards. Work includes using measuring and physical test instruments, applying knowledge of Statistical Process Control, sampling techniques, and departmental standards, and exercising limited judgment. Good color judgment is required. The position works on the manufacturing floor and participates in problem-solving meetings, including performing as an auditor. This 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, or a traditional score of 16 on the cognitive portion.
• Good color judgment.
• Ability to walk and push a cart for the entire shift; bend and lift repeatedly; use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate measuring devices and build verification parts; and lift 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify dimensional, appearance, color, and effort qualities of plastic, molded, 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 supervisors 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 proper functioning in accordance with customer and company standards.
• Work as a team player on the production floor and in problem-solving meetings.
• Perform as an auditor.

What This Job Offers

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