1st and 2nd Shift Quality Inspector

J&O Plastics Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

J&O Plastics Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector to oversee real-time inspection on the production floor and ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications. You will review first-article inspections, set-up approvals, line clearances and lead in-line audits while serving as a quality ambassador between production and quality teams.

The role reports to the Quality Control Specialist. Applicants should have a high school diploma, 3–5 years in quality inspection in plastics

Qualifications

• Experience performing in-line audits and inspections to ensure adherence to visual, dimensional and functional quality
• Ability to interpret work instructions, product specs and safety rules
• Experience with first-article inspections, line clearances and setup approvals

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform in-line audits and inspections of plastic components
• Review and validate first-article inspections and line clearances
• Identify defects and contribute to root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Communicate quality documentation and ensure consistent application of inspection criteria
• Serve as liaison between production and quality departments and support QMS requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operations

Skills

Quality inspection

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

3–5 years quality inspection experience (plastics)

Job description

company

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.

role

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.