Coating Line Inspector

Wam Global; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Advanced Materials is seeking a Material Inspector to visually examine coated materials for defects and ensure conformance to specifications. You will log defects, coordinate with coating line operators, and assist with line setup and changeovers.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math, and ability to use measurement tools. This is a on-site position with potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; basic computer and keyboard use.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short memos and to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic math and use measurement tools.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Inspect coated material for defects and conformance to specifications.
• Record defects and information on hourly and defect logs.
• Communicate with coating line operators for issues.
• Cut material samples at start and end of each master coil.
• Assist in line setup, changeovers and start/stop of coating line.
• Clean tools, equipment, and work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Quality inspection

Documentation

Communication

Reading & basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

About the role

• Inspects coated material for defects and conformance to WAM visual specifications by performing the following duties.

What you’ll do

• Visually examines and feels surface of rubber coated, adhesive, topcoat, and pretreat/primer of material to detect defects such as margin issues, scratches, bubbles, and other blemishes.
• Records all defects and necessary information on hourly and defect logs.
• Communicates with Coating Line Operators for any issues with the material.
• Cuts material samples at beginning and ending of each master coil.
• Assists in line setup including responsibilities of back flush, material changeovers, and assurance to Job Sheet/SMP.
• Assists in finished coil removal and startup of new coils.
• Obtains labels for finished master coils from Final Inspector.
• Labels finished coils by listing footage, material grade, and date.
• Assists in start up, shut down, and changeover of coating line.
• Cleans tools, equipment, machines, and work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and the requirements for, the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Knowledge of basic computer and keyboard use. Ability to use measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work any continuous or fixed shift schedule including any day of the calendar week as required for operation of the position and mandatory overtime as implemented by management.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear, and/or smell. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

**Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company