1st and 2nd Shift Quality Inspector

J; Rittman (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

J &O Plastics, a leading manufacturer of quality custom injection molding, is seeking a Quality Inspector to oversee real-time inspection on the production floor and ensure compliance with customer specifications and the Quality Management System.

You will lead in-line audits, review first-article inspections, identify defects, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions while collaborating with the Quality Control Specialist and production teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3–5 years of quality inspection experience, preferably in plastics manufacturing
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform in-line audits and inspections to ensure quality standards.
• Review and validate first-article inspections, setup approvals, and line clearances.
• Identify and elevate defects and recurring defects in product, branding, packaging.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Communicate quality documentation and work instructions clearly.
• Lead internal audits of production processes, packaging, traceability and documentation.
• Liaise between production and quality departments to improve quality matters.
• Perform additional duties to support department operations.

Skills

Quality inspection

Auditing

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

J &O Plastics, a leading manufacturer of quality custom injection molding is a dynamic growing manufacturing company committed to operational excellence.

With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and quality products, our team shows up every day to serve our customers and vendors with focus, ingenuity, and a commitment to quality. Each and every one of our employees is an integral part of our operations, and part of what makes J&O Plastics leaders in precision injection molding. We strive to create an inclusive environment that celebrates our different lived experiences, with the hope of fostering a community atmosphere.

The Quality Inspector will primarily be responsible for overseeing real-time inspection and auditing activities on the production floor to ensure compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and the company’s Quality Management System. This role serves as a quality ambassador within the plant, driving quality assurance best practices and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Reports To: Quality Control Specialist

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and perform in-line audits and inspections of plastic components, ensuring adherence to visual appearance, dimensional and functional quality standards.
• Review and validate first-article inspections, set-up approvals, and line clearances.
• Identify and elevate defects and reoccurring defects within the product, branding and packaging.
• Support root cause analysis, problem solving techniques and corrective / preventive actions.
• Ability to communicate and interpret quality documentation, such as work instructions, product specifications and safety rules.
• Support and facilitate consistent application of inspection criteria within the quality department.
• Lead internal audits of production processes, packaging, labeling, traceability and documentation as part of QMS requirements.
• Serve as liaison between production and quality departments, facilitating effective communication on quality-related matters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department and organization. May be required to perform additional tasks within the scope of the role to meet business needs, provided such tasks are consistent with the employee’s skills and training.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work safely in a faced-paced production environment.

Good organizational skills – must have ability to determine priorities, manage time properly and multi-task.

Good verbal and communication skills.

Ability to work in a team environment with positiveoutcomes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

3 – 5 years of quality inspection experience, preferred in a plastics manufacturing environment (i.e. injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Humidity levels may be elevated during summer months.

Exposure to loud noise levels, at times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be physically capable of performing job related tasks and jobduties.

This position requires long periods of standing and walking.