1st and 2nd Shift Quality Inspector

J&O Plastics; Rittman (OH); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

J&O Plastics is seeking a Quality Inspector to oversee real-time inspection and auditing on the production floor, ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer specifications. The role acts as a quality ambassador and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Reports to the Quality Control Specialist and collaborates with production to apply inspection criteria consistently and drive QMS requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have solid knowledge of quality inspection processes and procedures.
• Experience with plastics manufacturing quality practices is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead and perform in-line audits and inspections of plastic components to meet quality standards.
• Review and validate first-article inspections, set-up approvals, and line clearances.
• Identify and elevate defects and recurring defects within the product, branding and packaging.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Communicate and interpret quality documentation such as work instructions and product specs.

Connaissances

Quality inspection

Audit

Communication

Team work

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

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.


• Lift objects up to 50 lbs.