Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift

Summit Polymers, Inc. • Lawrenceburg, KY

12h

About The Position

The Quality Inspector performs routine, repetitive, and varied visual, manual, and instrument checks of molded and assembled plastic parts to ensure they meet customer dimensional, appearance, and physical-effort standards. The role uses 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 position performs as an Auditor and works with the production team and in problem-solving meetings.

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 in accordance with standard procedures.
• Minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment, or a traditional score of 16 on the cognitive portion.
• Good color judgment.
• Capable of walking and pushing a cart for the entire shift.
• Able to bend repeatedly and lift throughout the shift.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to use measuring devices and build verification parts.
• Capable of lifting 30 pounds.
• Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify dimensional, appearance, and effort qualities of plastics, molded parts, and assembled parts, including color.
• 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 proper functioning in accordance with customer and company standards.
• Work as a team player on the floor and in problem-solving meetings.
• Perform as an Auditor.

What This Job Offers

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