Team Lead QA Inspector

METACYCLE LLC; Prairie Grove (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

METACYCLE LLC is seeking a quality-focused production associate to support ongoing manufacturing runs. You will review production books and quality specs, perform first article inspections, and monitor part quality throughout the run.

You will train operators on procedures, communicate alarms and issues to supervision, and take action to stop shipments when nonconforming parts are found. Strong math and attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• Must understand and apply quality requirements to production parts and processes.
• Able to read and interpret production books, work instructions and quality specs.
• Capable of basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and counting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts at start of run and during run to ensure quality standards.
• Conduct first article inspection and final audit of AQL levels prior to shipment staging.
• Train operators on updated procedures and communicate issues to management.
• Stop production or hold nonconforming parts as needed to correct problems.
• Monitor machine operations and report alarms and issues clearly to team.

Skills

Quality standards

Operator training

Reading production books

Basic math

Alarms communication

Team communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Gauges

Measuring equipment

Job description

At start of run, reviews and ensures correct production book for parts, quality checks, product specifications,and packaging information is correct and at workcell.Completes first article inspection of production parts when a workcell is first set up for a runTrains operators on the part running at start of run and during run, as applicable.Provides training assistance to all operators when procedures are changedActs as floater by providing normal and consistent break times for press operators and communicates to management ofany inconsistencies of productsEnsures weights are completed and recordedConducts periodic monitoring of machine operations to ensure parts meet quality standards and notifies management of issuesPuts nonconforming parts on hold, as applicable, and has authority to stop shipment and stop production to correct problemsEnsures a final audit of AQL levels is complete prior to staging product for shipmentConducts last shot inspections of production parts at the end of a runCan effectively work and communicate important detailed instructions to and from management and coworkersCan hear and effectively communicate the meaning of all alarms while on production floorCan complete basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and countingAble to use and understand basic measuring toolsCan use gauges and measuring equipment as requiredCan read and understand production books for work instructions and quality requirementsHas a clear understanding and the ability to teach quality requirements for all production jobs to operatorsAble to understand and meet the job standards of a press operator as neededCan complete assigned tasks to quality standards with minimal supervisionPHYICIAL ABILITIES, AS APPLICABLEAbility to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm by grasping the object.Ability to complete repetitive hand motions with wrists, ands, and/or fingersAbility to complete repetitive finger dexterity such as picking, pinching, or otherwise primarily working with fingersAbility to stoop, reach, and stand for extended periods of time as well as the ability to walk from one work site to anotherCan lift and move up to 45 pounds or more as neededENVIRONMENTAL ABILITIES, AS APPLICABLEAbility to work in an area with temperature fluctuation - at times extreme heatAbility to work in area where noise levels are high enough to cause employees to shout to be heard above noise levelAbility to work in area where there is exposure to various fumes, odors, and dust at all timesSAFETYAssess work area for potential hazards before getting started.Reports any safety hazards to the Shift Supervisor or Management.Follow all safety policies but not limited to PPE, Lockout/Tagout, machinery guards, safe lifting, etc.Report all accidents and/or near-misses whether they are major or minor in nature.Keep work area clean.QMS (Quality Management System)Verbally communicate Polytech's quality policy.Follow the requirements of the Quality Policy, QMS (Quality Management System), and procedures, as applicable.