Garment Quality Inspector (1st Shift)

MSA, The Safety Company; Pittsfield (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety in Pittsfield, NH is hiring a Production Worker (Inspection) to inspect coats, pants and liners for correct construction and components. You will complete nonconformance tags and ensure operators have the information needed to repair or recut garments.

Responsibilities include maintaining team cohesion, communicating process improvements, supporting problem solving, and participating in Kaizen events and 6S initiatives.

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 inspection slips and attach to garment if a defect is found.
• Identify material defects, missed stitches, incorrect/missing options, etc. and return to production line for rework or recut.
• Maintain a cohesive team environment.
• Establish effective lines of communication between inspection and production departments and coordinate inspection activities.
• Maintain constant communication with internal customers.
• Assist inspection and production staff with problem solving and escalated issues.
• Participate in KPI meetings and Kaizen/6S events as needed.

Skills

Inspection

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Quality standards

Job description

MSA Safety in Pittsfield, NH is hiring a Production Worker (Inspection) to inspect coats, pants and liners for correct construction and components. You will complete nonconformance tags and ensure operators have the information needed to repair or recut garments.

Responsibilities include maintaining team cohesion, communicating process improvements, supporting problem solving, and participating in Kaizen events and 6S initiatives.