1st Shift - Quality Inspector

Young Innovations; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Innovations is seeking a Quality Inspector to verify production runs, perform quality checks on a variety of production machines, and ensure products meet specifications for sale. This role reports to the Quality Manager and adheres to safety, quality methods, and KPI targets.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or equivalent with 0–2 years of related experience; experience with automated machines or visual inspection in industry is a plus. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Automated machine operation or product inspection experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify and approve production start-up on shop orders.
• Document startup approvals and verify lot numbers.
• Perform 60-minute quality inspections on orders and parts.
• Record and communicate deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Complete packaging and final release inspections and approvals.
• Support training of new employees and cross-train on inspection duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Safety mindset

Measuring devices

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Site Overview

Microbrush® International develops, manufactures, and markets innovative disposable dental products focused on restorative dental procedures. Our products are designed to enhance everyday procedures and provide Convenient. Consistent. Control. ™

Role Overview

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying and approving production runs; completing associated paperwork; perform regular quality checks on product on a variety of production machines, and ensures products meet specifications, and is good to release for sale. Follows all safety rules and company established manufacturing and quality methods and processes while meeting KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all documentation for products, ensuring the documentation is filled out properly and not signed off as completed unless correct and complete
• Communicate with Supervisor as necessary and per Quality Manual training documents
• Verify and approve production start-up on shop orders. This includes reviewing work instructions, inspecting flock or bristle heads and runner cuts, measurements are met using gauges and per finished part specifications and company quality requirements as each product requires. Document startup approvals
• Perform sixty (60) minute quality inspections on shop orders, checking flocking, cuts, etc. or for bulk bags, bulk boxes, tray boxes, and molding parts for tips, cavities, water pass, syringe fit, etc. per Quality Manual. Document approvals
• Verify proper lot number matches of materials
• When product fails, properly document the materials and documents, and communicate with the operators and Lead staff. Ensure process changes are made until product is able to pass inspection
• Perform packaging and final release inspections and ensure shop orders are properly completed
• Work closely with Lead staff to ensure finished goods receive proper inspections per policy
• Inspectors with work with each other throughout the shift to guarantee that all duties and inspections are met throughout the shift
• Cross-train on all inspection duties
• Assist in training new employees
• All other job duties as assigned

Training and Experience

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum 0-2 years of experience in field or related area.
• Prefer automated machine operation and/or product visual inspection experience in an industrial environment.

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field. Ability to distinguish color.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job.
• Ability to operate automated machinery with attention to details and a 'safety-first' mentality.
• Ability to use basic measuring devices.
• Ability to take direction. Able to work on a team and move to different task as required by team.
• Must be able to complete paperwork.

Physical Requirements

Able to work standing up for 8 hours and lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to bend, reach and walk frequently. Able to communicate orally and in writing. Must be able to use a computer.

Working Conditions

Exposure to manufacturing environment, with some abnormal variations in temperature, fumes, noise, dust and atmospheric conditions.

Pay Range: $XX.XX - $XX.XX/yr. The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position at the time of posting. Within the range, the compensation will be determined based on education/training, skill set, experience, and other organizational needs.

Young Dental/Young Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participating employer.