Garment Quality Inspector – 1st Shift

MSA Safety Inc.; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety Inc. in Pittsfield, New Hampshire is hiring a Production Worker (Inspection) to visually inspect coats, pants, and liners for correct construction and placement of components.

You will complete nonconformance tags and ensure accurate repair/recut information is captured. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication with internal customers, and participation in Kaizen events and 5 Why investigations to drive quality improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of inspection experience.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and communicating defects, nonconformities, and quality concerns.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting specifications, work instructions, manufacturing standards, drawings, or quality requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify workmanship, material, and assembly defects.
• Ability to accurately document inspection findings and complete quality-related records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate quality issues to production personnel.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production, quality, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full visual inspection of the garment for all standard features.
• Verify garments have the correct lettering, options, materials, trim package, etc.
• Fill out an inspection slip and attach to the garment if a defect is found.
• Identify material defects, missed stitches, incorrect/missing options, etc. and return to the production line for rework or recut.
• Maintain a cohesive team environment.
• Establish effective lines of communications between the inspection and production departments or other internal departments and coordinate inspection activities within the inspection department to ensure highest possible quality output.
• Maintain constant communication with internal customers.
• Assist inspection and production associates with problem solving, inquiries, and handle escalated customer issues.
• Recommend and assist in implementing unit goals and objectives.
• Adhere to compliance of all company policies, procedures, standards, and goals.
• Collaborate on process and procedure changes, leading to increased efficiency and effectiveness of inspection processes.
• Problem solving: participates in 5 Why investigations; Kaizen events.
• Attend KPI departmental meetings.
• Training.
• 6S restoration.

Job description

MSA Safety Inc. in Pittsfield, New Hampshire is hiring a Production Worker (Inspection) to visually inspect coats, pants, and liners for correct construction and placement of components.

You will complete nonconformance tags and ensure accurate repair/recut information is captured. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication with internal customers, and participation in Kaizen events and 5 Why investigations to drive quality improvements.