Cutting Inspector - A Shift 7AM-7:30PM

Nichiha USA, Inc; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichiha USA, Inc. is seeking a Cutting Inspector to monitor the cutting line for defects and ensure quality throughout the process. You will prepare cutting blades and paperwork for shipping, log defects, and support safe, organized changeouts of equipment.

You will inspect conveyors and rollers, check dimensions, follow OSHA safety guidelines, wear PPE, and participate in plant safety training. This role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a dusty, noisy manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience performing quality inspections.
• Familiar with log/report defects.
• Able to read production documents.
• Ability to perform dimension checks.
• Safety and PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product flow on the cutting line for defects.
• Log and report defects.
• Monitor all rollers and conveyor belts and report issues.
• Assist with cutting blade changeouts.
• Prepare cutting blades and paperwork for shipping.
• Dimension checks.

Skills

Quality inspection

Defect reporting

Conveyor monitoring

Blade handling

Tools

Conveyor belts

Line roller

Blade types

Job description

SUMMARY

The basic function of the Cutting Inspector is to monitor product flow from the cutting process for quality assurance. Prepare cutting blades and necessary documentation for shipping and change out. Clean and inspect cutting equipment in a safe, environmentally compliant and professional manner.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITES

The following lists the principle activities associated with the position of Cutting Inspector.

• Monitor product flow on the cutting line for defects
• Log and report defects
• Monitor all rollers and conveyor belts and reports issues or concerns
• Assist with cutting blade changeouts
• Prepare cutting blades and paperwork for shipping
• Dimension checks

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

1. Conveyor belts
2. Line roller
3. Blade types

SAFETY

• Understand and follow all safety procedures
  • Current on all safety trainings
  • Wears all required PPE when necessary (steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear plugs)
• Understand Lock Out Tag Out procedures for assigned areas.
• Perform duties according to OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures
• Complete General Plant Safety Training within the first 8 weeks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
• Must be able to work 10%-50% of shift while continuously standing, twisting, bending, reaching, and stooping.
• Must be able to work environment which is dusty and noisy.
• Must be able to work in plant environment with extreme seasonal temperatures.
• Must be able to safely walk and work around machinery.
• Needs to be able to go up and down stairs 60% of the time.

BEHAVIORS

Safety

• Holds Self and Others accountable
• Contributes to “The Nichiha Way”
• Shares lessons learned on safety practices
• Demonstrates self-care and mutual-care

Cooperation

• Team Player
• Treats others with respect
• Helps others
• Communicates effectively
• Thinks of team before self

Personal Awareness

• Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses
• Understanding of adhering to company policies and procedures (attendance, timekeeping, housekeeping)
• Open to constructive feedback
• Actively seeks ways to develop

Knowledge and Problem Solving

• Effectively assist in resolving issues using job knowledge and skills
• Able to identify issues and actively seeks to resolve
• Offers pragmatic solutions
• Continuously seeks new and innovative work methods

Imitative and Productivity

• Understands performance expectations (quality, timeliness)
• Strives to improve efficiency / bottleneck issues
• Adaptive to new ways of improvement
• Questions current status for improvements

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