Quality Inspector

Silgan Dispensing; Grandview, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Dispensing in Grandview, MO is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of molded components and finished products. You will use gauges, scopes, and measuring devices to verify conformance and document results in our systems.

You will conduct in-process inspections, quarantine defective items, and assist with containment and evaluation activities while upholding ISO 9001 and Environmental Policy standards at the Grandview plant.

Qualifications

• Color vision required to distinguish colors in production processes and indicators.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals and procedures; write routine reports.
• Strong mathematical skills for measurements, rates, ratios and graphs.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections per ISO procedures.
• Verify dimensions and color matches; read work orders and determine testing procedures.
• Audit production for defects and quarantine nonconforming items.
• Document inspection data in computer systems and generate hold tickets as needed.
• Calibrate test instruments according to specifications.
• Assist in training new hires.

Skills

Color vision

Reading skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Gauges

Calipers

Measuring instruments

Job description

## Quality InspectorApply: On Site: Grandview, Missouri: Full time: Posted Today: R1000595**SUMMARY:**Performs visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of molded components and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and product specifications. Uses various inspection and testing equipment, including gauges, scopes, and other measuring devices, to verify product conformance. Conduct in-process inspections, records inspection results in computer systems, and assist with product containment and evaluation activities when required. Maintains a safe and organized work environment by following established work practices and housekeeping standards.**SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL:**All employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Everyone is personally accountable for his/her own safety as well as their co-workers’. Safety and health is a shared responsibility of everyone in the organization and a condition of employment. We value and expect engagement out of all employees. Co-workers share the responsibility for doing the right thing for the environment and carrying out the stewardship principles addressed in our Environmental Policy. We will provide the resources necessary to implement this policy, and management will conduct periodic reviews to ensure its ongoing effectiveness. All employees are expected to support commitments and conform to and follow requirements established in the Grandview Plant’s Environmental Policy (ISO 14001) and the Quality Policy (ISO 9001). **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.• Perform in-process inspections of molded/assembled components per ISO procedures.• Compare product with part specifications. Verify specified dimensions and performcolor match if required.• Read work orders, test manuals and performance specifications to determine testingprocedure and equipment to be used• Audit production for defective components/finished goods when required. Quarantineproduct when required.• Disposition rejected or defective product in accordance with Lead or Manager instructions.• Generate hold tickets when required for product evaluation.• Document all inspection information from in-process checks into computer system.• Collect samples for in-process inspections. Check MIU for correct lot number, color,cavitation, mold number, etc.• Inspect components and finished goods per ISO procedures to ensure product quality using various inspection equipment. Perform color matches of components if required.• Verify dimensions of parts. Verify all parts and alignment of parts according to specifications.• Test functional performance of components/finished products under specified instructions.• Compare results with specifications and record test data. Analyze test results on defective units to determine extent of failure. Conference with production personnel regarding testing and results.• Input of data into the Certificate of Analysis, Excel database• Read work orders and verify that the correct materials are staged and in use. Notify appropriate personnel of any incorrect or nonconforming materials for removal.• Calibrate test instruments according to specifications.• Assist in training new hires.• Perform other duties as assigned.• Follow all company work rules, policies, and procedures.**QUALIFICATIONS:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The position requires the ability to accurately distinguish colors used in production processes, quality inspections, safety indicators, and equipment controls. Candidates must be able to pass a color vision assessment.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**One to three months’ related experience and/or training**LANGUAGE SKILLS**Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percentage, and interpret bar graphs.**REASONING ABILITY**Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and sit, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat, or crawl. The ability to coordinate eyes and hands or fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Moving fingers to manipulate small objects rapidly and accurately. The ability to discriminate between shades of color.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 58 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.***LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER****The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.**All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.**This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.**Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.**Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.**Silgan is a drug-free workplace.*