Wire Quality Inspector & Tester

Southwire Company; Heflin (AL); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k & Pension

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Southwire Company in Heflin, AL is seeking a Quality Assurance 1 to monitor and inspect wire products to ensure compliance with Southwire and laboratory specifications. This role emphasizes accuracy, data capture, and adherence to ISO quality procedures.

You will perform tests, document results, operate iFix data systems, and support cross training within the team while maintaining safe working conditions and proper PPE usage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Must have knowledge/experience using SAP, Advaris, and Shopfloor.
• May be required to learn other software systems for this role.
• Must read, write, and speak English; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and lift heavy loads for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Documents all test and production on required forms, tags, and computer systems.
• Monitor and record production data from iFix system to assign proper rod grade (CTON Rod Mill).
• Cuts samples for customers as required in customer specifications and indicated on product specifications.
• Hold tags and QA samples.
• Responsible for inspecting and testing the wire during and after its production to make sure it meets industry standards.
• Responsible for keeping personnel informed if their products do not meet the specification.
• Responsible for issuing stop tags prohibiting certain wire from being used or sold if it fails to meet all industry standards.
• Responsible for completing machine checks on all assigned machine and for filling out all related reports.
• Responsible for keeping work area and equipment clean and in good condition.
• Responsible for checking to see that the correct PCS tags are used on the finished wire.
• Responsible for passing tests once a month to ensure that the assistant understands basic testing procedures sufficiently and has kept abreast of all new techniques and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

English language proficiency

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Advaris

Shopfloor

iFix

Job description

Southwire Company in Heflin, AL is seeking a Quality Assurance 1 to monitor and inspect wire products to ensure compliance with Southwire and laboratory specifications. This role emphasizes accuracy, data capture, and adherence to ISO quality procedures.

You will perform tests, document results, operate iFix data systems, and support cross training within the team while maintaining safe working conditions and proper PPE usage.