1st Shift - Quality Inspector

Young Innovations•Grafton, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector verifies and approves production runs, completes associated paperwork, performs regular quality checks on products made on a variety of production machines, and ensures products meet specifications and are suitable for release for sale. The role follows safety rules and company manufacturing and quality methods and processes while meeting key performance indicators. The position reports to the Quality Manager and is based at Microbrush in Grafton, Wisconsin.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–2 years of experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to read and follow instructions and established guidelines.
Ability to operate automated machinery with attention to detail and a safety-first mentality.
Ability to use basic measuring devices.
Ability to take direction, work on a team, and move to different tasks as required.
Ability to complete paperwork.
Ability to stand for 8 hours and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, and walk frequently.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to use a computer.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automated machine operation and/or product visual inspection in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Complete product documentation accurately and do not sign off as complete unless it is correct and complete.
Communicate with the Supervisor as necessary and as directed by Quality Manual training documents.
Verify and approve production start-up on shop orders by reviewing work instructions, inspecting flock or bristle heads and runner cuts, and checking measurements with gauges against finished-part specifications and company quality requirements; document startup approvals.
Perform and document quality inspections on shop orders every 60 minutes, checking applicable product features such as flocking, cuts, packaging, and molding-part characteristics according to the Quality Manual.
Verify that material lot numbers match.
When a product fails inspection, document the materials and paperwork, communicate with operators and Lead staff, and ensure process changes are made until the product passes inspection.
Perform packaging and final-release inspections and ensure shop orders are properly completed.
Work with Lead staff to ensure finished goods receive required inspections.
Coordinate with other inspectors throughout the shift to ensure duties and inspections are completed.
Cross-train on all inspection duties.
Assist in training new employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.