QA Inspector 3rd Shift

Seaway Plastics; Vadnais Heights (MN); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Seaway Plastics is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our team in Minnesota. The role involves performing visual and dimensional inspections to ensure our precision-molded plastic products meet exact standards.

You will verify specifications, maintain NCRs, and support containment of nonconforming material, driving a culture of quality from day one. You will review drawings, operate calipers, micrometers, height gauges, vision systems, and other equipment, and collaborate with Quality,

Formación

• Minimum 1 year of quality inspection experience in plastic injection molding or similar manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with handheld measuring instruments; familiarity with optical comparators and injection molding equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings; GD&T knowledge is beneficial.
• Computer proficiency with Excel and Word.

Responsabilidades

• Perform receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, including AQL sampling and product testing; provide first-piece approval.
• Review drawings, specs, and instructions to determine product acceptance; develop inspection plans with Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Use measurement tools to verify conformity and prepare inspection reports.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconformances; maintain NCRs and logs.
• Support containment and disposition of nonconforming material; maintain quality records.
• Inspect returned products and document findings to support investigations and dispositions.
• Review inventory affected by part revisions and coordinate disposition.
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation; retain quality samples.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing on investigations and corrective actions.
• Assist in training team members on inspection methods and equipment.
• Follow quality procedures, safety rules and company standards.

Conocimientos

Quality inspection

Measurement instruments

Excel and Word

Handheld tools

Herramientas

Optical comparators

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Vision systems

Descripción del empleo

Make an Impact on Quality from Day One!

As a Quality Inspector, you'll be the final line of defense in ensuring our precision-molded plastic products meet the highest standards. In this hands‑on role, you'll perform visual and dimensional inspections, verify product specifications, and help drive a culture of quality, ensuring customers receive defect‑free products every time. Ideal for detail‑oriented professionals who take pride in excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, first‑piece, in‑process, and final inspections, including AQL sampling and product testing, in accordance with approved requirements; provide first‑piece approval within assigned authority.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and applicable regulatory requirements to determine product acceptance; develop and maintain inspection plans with Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, vision systems, optical comparators, and other inspection tools to verify product conformity and prepare inspection reports.
• Identify, document, and communicate product and process nonconformances; maintain nonconformance reports (NCRs), the NCR log, and supporting data.
• Support containment, identification, segregation, evaluation and authorized disposition of suspect or nonconforming material; maintain the quality hold cage and material status records.
• Inspect returned products and perform containment activities related to customer complaints and return material authorisations (RMAs); document and communicate findings to support investigation and disposition.
• Review inventory affected by part revision changes and coordinate disposition with authorised personnel.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, final quality documentation, floor quality documents, job books and assigned quality system documents; identify, retain and maintain quality part samples.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing on quality investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement using inspection results and nonconformance data.
• Assist in training team members on quality work instructions, inspection methods and proper use of measurement equipment.
• Follow established quality procedures, safety requirements and company standards; perform other duties supporting the objectives of the position.

Qualifications and Skills

• At least one year of quality inspection experience in plastic injection moulding or another manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with handheld measuring instruments; experience with optical comparators and familiarity with injection moulding equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications; knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is beneficial.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Leadership and Core Values

No direct supervisory responsibilities. Demonstrate Seaway Plastics’ core values: We are customer focused. We execute. We win together. We are respectful.