Quality Inspector

J&O Plastics Inc.; Rittman (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

J &O Plastics in Rittman, OH is hiring a full-time Quality Inspector to monitor real-time inspection and auditing on the production floor, ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer specifications.

The role involves reviewing first-article inspections, setting up approvals, and leading internal audits to support the company’s QMS and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong attention to detail is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of quality inspection experience preferred in plastics manufacturing (injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming).

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform in-line audits and inspections of plastic components to ensure visual, dimensional and functional quality.
• Review and validate first-article inspections, setup approvals, and line clearances.
• Identify and escalate defects and recurring issues and support corrective/preventive actions.
• Communicate and interpret quality documentation such as work instructions and product specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

J &O Plastics , a leading manufacturer of quality custom injection molding products, has an immediate opening for a full-time Quality Inspector position at its manufacturing facility inRittman, OH. Our team shows up every day to serve our customers and vendors with focus, ingenuity, and a commitment to quality. Each and every one of our employees is an integral part of our operations, and part of what makes J&O Plastics leaders in precision injection molding. We strive to create an inclusive environment that celebrates our different lived experiences, with the hope of fostering a community atmosphere.

The Quality Inspector will primarily be responsible for overseeing real-time inspection and auditing activities on the production floor to ensure compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and the company’s Quality Management System. This role serves as a quality ambassador within the plant, driving quality assurance best practices and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and perform in-line audits and inspections of plastic components, ensuring adherence to visual appearance, dimensional and functional quality standards.
• Review and validate first-article inspections, set-up approvals, and line clearances.
• Identify and escalare defects and reoccurring defects within the product, branding and packaging.
• Support root cause analysis, problem solving techniques and corrective / preventive actions.
• Ability to communicate and interpret quality documentation, such as work instructions, product specifications and safety rules.
• Support and facilitate consistent application of inspection criteria within the quality department.
• Lead internal audits of production processes, packaging, labeling, traceability and documentation as part of QMS requirements.
• Serve as liaison between production and quality departments, facilitating effective communication on quality-related matters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department and organization.
• May be required to perform additional tasks within the scope of the role to meet business needs, provided such tasks are consistent with the employee’s skills and training.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 – 3 years of quality inspection experience, preferred in a plastics manufacturing environment (i.e. injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

-Must be physically capable of performing job related tasks and jobduties.

• This position requires long periods of standing and walking.