Inspector - 1st Shift (7am - 3pm)

General Formulations; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

General Formulations is seeking a production teammate to learn and operate the Glue and Coating areas under supervision. You will ensure adhesion quality, monitor the coating head for proper speed, and handle materials to support the Glue Room.

Responsibilities include operating the glue system, checking for surface defects, maintaining inventory, and assisting with setup during job changes. The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Manufacturing background is advantageous for the role.
• Candidate should demonstrate basic quality and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates glue pouring system and applies adhesive to roll stock.
• Check application for surface defects and proper coverage.
• Maintain inventory for current run and monitor adhesive reservoir.
• Set up/adjust and monitor coater operation; participate in job changes.
• Develop understanding of the coating process and troubleshoot issues.
• Communicate quality issues to the Operator and adjust the coater to spec.
• Lift up to 40 pounds and maintain area housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Coating Manager.

Skills

Manufacturing background

Quality troubleshooting

Effective communication

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn multiple ops

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the coating operator learns to set up and operate the Glue and Inspection area. Learns to check operation of Glue room and Coating Head to assure material is produced within specification at the target speed. Performs material handling operations to support the Glue Room.

Under the direction of the coating operator learns to set up and operate the Glue and Inspection area. Learns to check operation of Glue room and Coating Head to assure material is produced within specification at the target speed. Performs material handling operations to support the Glue Room.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES i nclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates glue pouring system in application of applying adhesive or chemical to roll stock.
• Check application for surface defects, proper coverage and, inventory for current run.
• Ability to obtain Hilo requirements to operate a standup Hilo in a production environment safely.
• Set-up/adjust and actively monitor/fill adhesive reservoir on the coater.
• Actively involved in the cleanup and setup of the coater during job changes including all assigned equipment.
• Develop understanding of the adhesive coating process, products, and raw materials to effectively troubleshoot production and quality issues.
• Develop an understanding of basic quality issues for the product and communicate with the Operator; to adjust the coater to address quality issues into specification.
• Requires heavy lifting. Needs to be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Responsible for housekeeping in the area.
• Perform other tasks assigned by Shift Coating Manager and or Leadership Team.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED and manufacturing background preferred.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Good oral communication skills and works well in a fast-passed team environment.
• Self-motivated and interested in learning multiple operations within shift/department in the future.
• Good quality aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Perform any and all duties as directed by the manager
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with general manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to work well in a fast-passed team environment.
• Self-motivated and interested in learning additional processes.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time.