Quality - In-Process Auditor (1st Shift)

Nifco; Canal Winchester (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nifco in Canal Winchester, Ohio, is seeking a Quality Inspector responsible for visual inspection and part quality standard inspection of assigned presses. Responsibilities span Level I through Level III with escalating duties and cross-functional collaboration.

Key tasks include reporting machine or diverter issues, interpreting inspection results, and documenting findings. Candidates should have High School diploma or GED and English proficiency; injection-molding experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Previous quality experience is a plus.
• Must communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to read, understand and interpret part quality standards.
• Plastic injection molding experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection and part quality standard inspection on assigned presses.
• Interpret inspection results and report changes to the tech.
• Document inspection findings on inspection reports / data collection system.
• Support containment and Clean Point activities.
• Assist in Pack Station Audit and overtime as needed.
• Assist in training of new associates and escalate issues as required.

Skills

Quality inspection

English communication

Interpret quality standards

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for the visual inspection and part quality standard inspection of assigned presses.

Essential Functions

Level I

• Retrieve parts from injection molding presses
  • Any issue with machine / diverter shoot to be reported to Team Lead/ Tech
• Complete Quality Visual Inspection
  • Ability to interpret inspection results and report results (changes) to tech.
• Complete Part Quality Standard Inspection using calipers, gages, Keyence video comparator, colorimeter, Force Testing, moisture Analyzer and scales
  • Ability to interpret inspection results and report results (changes) to tech.
• Document inspection findings on inspection reports / electronic data collection system
• Assist in Containment process activities
• Assist in Clean Point Activity
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Assist in Pack Station Audit
• Overtime as needed

Level II

• All Essential Functions from Level I plus:
  • Ability to show investigation skills to improve quality system (Kaizen)
  • Support training of new associates
  • Create Lab work orders using Lab database for any quality standard lab requirements on shift

Level III

• All Essential Functions from Level I & II plus:
• Support and Train Quality Auditors on shift
• Work closely with production management to investigate root cause and initial countermeasures for quality issues
• Report Quality findings to management via email and reports (as soon as possible)
• Complete cleanpoint fully and interpret results
• Complete training of new associates
• Ability to make internal quality reports (IQR)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Skills/Experience

• Previous quality experience a plus
• Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to read, understand and interpret part quality standards
• Plastic injection molding experience a plus
• Have good people/interpersonal skills

Physical/Ergonomic Requirements

• Able to work sitting or standing for extended periods of time