Inspector - Direct

Lear Corporation; Kenansville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Kenansville, NC is seeking an Inspector to perform the inspection of finished fabric under the direction of the Inspection Supervisor/Team Lead. You will inspect for defects, use tools as needed, and record observations following SOPs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Prior lean manufacturing exposure is a plus in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and SOPs.
• Attention to detail and steady work pace are essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished fabric for defects according to SOP.
• Identify and record defects and communicate to supervisor.
• Maintain safe work environment and participate in training when needed.
• Measure width, align fabric, and prepare samples for lab as required.
• Handle fabric with care and operate sewing/finishing steps as trained.

Skills

Pay attention to detail

Communicate effectively

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Inspector

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Inspection Supervisor/ Team Lead, this person is responsible for the inspection of finished fabric.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This is a representative sample -- not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.

• Ensure a safe work environment and identify training opportunities to reduce accidents and employee injuries.


• Ensure that daily production goals


• Position full horse and move empty horse aside


• Align training end of fabric with leading end and use of Swiftack to fasten ends


• Start machine. Give attention to fabric running; inspect for defects, according to SOP


• Use scissors to cut bad seams or defects


• Use sewing machine to sew fabric. Use tape to mask seams on both sides of fabric if required


• Use Swiftack and/or china marker to \"flag\" defects


• Record defects in the basic inspection system and bring to the attention of the supervisor or lead any questionable material


• Place empty tube, cut swatch, tape tube (if required) engage fabric, measure width and attach piece of ticket


• Verify arrow direction on initial roll of lot. Doff full roll


• Cut sample for lab; collect paperwork, record production, fill out grade form and deliver paperwork and swatches to worktable and log in lab samples


• Receive verbal instructions, get work tools, store them as well as get supplies


• Fill Swiftack thread sewing machine and other tasks


• Maintain good housekeeping in work area

• Pay attention to detail


• Effectively execute tasks

• Communicate effectively


• Lean manufacturing experience is strongly desired

ABILITY TO

• Ability to accurately and consistently follow detailed procedures.


• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in a fast- paced environment.


• Ability to perform physically demanding work such as moving and lifting equipment, sitting or standing for long periods of time.


• Ability to grasp concepts presented within a reasonable time.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds


• Understand and follow quality and safety standards.

• Pay attention to detail


• Effectively execute tasks

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Eye protection


• Hearing Protection


• Steel toe/ Non-Slip shoes


• Reflective Vest (where applicable)

NOTICE

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. Other job duties may be assigned as needed. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

DISCLAIMER

Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job profile is not a comprehensive job description. It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope.

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Lear Corporation is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law.

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