Production Inspector

Southworth Products Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off policy

401k match

Health & vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Southworth International Group in Manila, AR, is seeking a Production Inspector to examine products for adherence to blueprints and specifications, including weight tests. The role is based at our Manila, AR facility and supports quality throughout production and shipping.

You will read blueprints, verify welds and paint quality, and guide teammates to prevent errors. Maintain a safe, clean environment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience reading blueprints, welding techniques, painting and metal fabrication.
• Strong communication skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Experience communicating errors and error-prevention techniques with team.
• Ability to stand for 8–10 hours.
• Ability to lift 30–60 lbs safely and consistently.
• Must bend, twist, reach and grasp items for inspection.

Responsibilities

• Inspect production and finished goods for compliance with blueprints and specs.
• Interpret job routes and ensure instructions are followed.
• Interpret weld symbols and assess weld quality.
• Inspect paint processes and paint quality.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to colleagues.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Conduct inspections to ensure customer satisfaction in shipping.
• Represent shop floor in quality meetings and improvement teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding techniques

Painting & fabrication

MS Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independence

Team player

Lifting ability

Physical stamina

Job description

Career Opportunities with Southworth International Group

A great place to work.

Careers At Southworth International Group

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Southworth International Group, Inc., located in Manila, AR, has an immediate opening for a Production Inspector

Southworth is the world’s largest manufacturer of ergonomic material handling equipment for vertical lifting and work positioning. Our products are designed to improve worker productivity while reducing the potential for worker injuries. Anywhere that workers are lifting and positioning items, handling pallets, working with parts in containers or transporting loads in a factory or warehouse, Southworth has a product to make the job faster, safer, and easier.

We realize that our success is a direct result of the efforts of our talented and dedicated employees. To ensure continued success we take extra care to make sure that careers at Southworth are financially, intellectually, emotionally, and socially rewarding for all. We offer a generous time off policy, 401k match, affordable health and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, development plans for career growth, and a fun engaged workforce!

The Production Inspector is responsible for inspection of products or units for compliance with blueprints and specifications including weight test requirements. This position is located at our Manila, AR facility.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Inspect production and finished goods or units for compliance with blueprints and other specifications in order to communicate findings with production personnel
• Occasionally interpret job routes and ensure instructions are followed in the work area
• Interpret all weld symbols and instructions and distinguish weld quality
• Inspect painted units for good paint processes and paint quality
• Provide department employees with guidance, direction and technical assistance with correcting/avoiding errors
• Develop and maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Provide customer satisfaction through quality inspections of work in process, and final inspection in shipping
• Represent the shop floor at quality meetings and on improvement teams as required to ensure customer satisfaction
• Perform other duties and complete other assignments as may be required or assigned

Qualifications – Skills and Experience :

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience reading and understanding blueprints, welding techniques, painting and metal fabrication
• Developed communication skills and computer proficiency MS Office
• Experience communicating errors and error-prevention techniques through personal interaction based on trust, respect, communication, problem solving with individuals and the team
• Ability to stand for 8 to 10 hours while performing the job
• Ability to lift to 30 to 60 lbs safely and consistently
• Must be able to bend, twist, reach, and grasp items for inspection

Personal Characteristics

• Interpersonal and influence skills through demonstrated succinct and professional communications
• Ability to learn Southworth’s product offering, specifications, and options, with an ability to comprehend the customer’s application and recommend the appropriate solution.
• Ability to work independently and take appropriate initiative under minimal supervision
• Proven critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills
• Solid team-building skills and team player
• Proven presentation skills and emotional intelligence
• Optimistic with a can-do attitude and the ability to work well in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Works well under pressure

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

We’re only hiring those authorized to work in the United States. We do not currently sponsor immigration visas.

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