Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift 3PM - 11PM

Thermoforming; Alliance (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Inspector, where you will play a vital role in ensuring product integrity and quality standards are met. This position involves conducting thorough inspections of molded parts, utilizing measurement tools, and collaborating with production teams to address any quality issues. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, basic math skills, and entry-level experience in manufacturing. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on continuous improvement, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading polymer manufacturer in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Entry level experience in manufacturing and QA/QC inspection required.
• Competency in basic math and measurement tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process inspections and record results for molded parts.
• Communicate nonconformance findings to production teams.

Skills

Basic math skills

Quality Assurance/Quality Control knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measurement tools (gauges, calipers, scales)

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift 3PM - 11PM

Alliance, OH 44601, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. We are also the largest distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel, and under- vehicle service industry in the United States. Myers Industries was started in 1933, by Meyer and Louis Myers, as a tire supply storefront in Akron, Ohio. In 1946, the Company began manufacturing plastic and rubber products related to the tire industry for distribution. In 1963, Myers Industries, Inc. was established and grew into a diversified plastics manufacturer and tire repair supply distributor. Since then, Myers Industries has expanded to become a leading polymer manufacturer of material handling containers and distributor of tire repair and retread products for both domestic and international markets.

Job Overview

The Quality Inspector conducts quality checks in the production facility to ensure that defined company standards are met, and product integrity is preserved.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs in-process inspections of molded parts (part size, weight, wall thickness, etc.)
• Carries out specific measurement of products using equipment/tools (gauges, scales, calipers, etc.)
• Records results on part-specific forms and reports findings to molding team
• Assists in identifying root causes and corrective actions of minor molding issues
• Follows inspection priorities set by QA Technicians and Supervisor
• Performs CNC and Finishing first part approval inspections
• Records results on part-specific forms and reports findings to CNC and Finishing teams
• Communicates nonconformance to appropriate production, operations, or quality staff
• Performs final inspections (Dock audits)
• Records results on part-specific forms; Logs nonconformance findings in database
• Identifies and communicates nonconformance found during final inspections
• Explains quality requirements of parts to production employees, including interpretation of set up forms, inspection plans, and customer prints
• Provides internal quality issue support
• Provides assistance for nonconforming product identification, containment, and segregation
• Identifies any gauges or measuring equipment requiring calibration or repair
• Participates in 6S compliance and audits
• Understands basic ISO procedures and practices

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Competency in basic math including decimals and fractions required
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel) required
• Entry level experience in manufacturing required;Knowledge of manufacturing environment/processes
• Entry level experience as a QA/QC Inspector required
• Experience and competency using basic measurement tools such as calipers, tape measures, and weight scales required
• Experience in plastics manufacturing preferred
• Experience with ISO compliance preferred

Working Conditions

• Able to work in a hot humid environment for extended periods of time.
• This job is in a typical manufacturing environment, to include, but not limited to:
  • Ovens, torches, and rotating tools
  • Forklifts and other moving machinery
  • Loud work environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly-changing work environment
• Ability to stand, sit, squat, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stretch, walk, reach, twist, bend, grasp, use hands and fingers, handle objects or controls, talk, hear
• Physically capable of accessing/moving through all areas of the plant; Agility to negotiate around moving machinery and people
• Ability to frequently lift up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 25 pounds, and rarely up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.