Inspector - Small Rubber Parts - Entry Level

General Description: Perform manual/visual and dimensional inspection of molded products to ensure satisfactory quality and compliance with customer requirements. Job involves routine, repetitive checking of production parts and the performance of minor rework/repairs to identified defects. Job may involve operating automated inspection equipment to perform inspection. With training, able to work on majority of products with limited supervision.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
•Follow approved methods and client specifications to perform all types of visual inspection and segregate and identify those with flaws
•Follow current department procedures regarding proper work allocation
•Follow established ISO Procedures
•Accurately record/communicate data using ERP system (APPX)
•Follow WIP and interpret product status
•Use proper line clearance procedures to ensure segregation of parts
•Load parts onto rods with the use of picks
•Buff various parts on a cloth buffing wheel
•Use scales to measure and count product
•Perform Flash Checks as needed
•Consistently meet productivity goals while maintaining appropriate product quality
•Use information on bin tags to understand and follow special instructions
•Use information on bin tags to understand and follow routing process
•Perform work demanding a high degree of accuracy and close tolerance inspection
•Consult with Supervisor or Lead when verification is needed
•Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance
•Work overtime as required
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
•May need to setup, operate and monitor automated inspection equipment
•May need to setup and operate laser etcher and plasma coater machines
This job description and related documents are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. This is
not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change the job description as
necessary to meet business and organizational needs.
• Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards at all times to ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees
• Keep working area orderly by complying with 5-S Program
• Rod and pluck molded parts for extended periods of time (as needed)
• Maintain proper rod stock segregation as needed
• Learn additional department processes as needed
• Provide assistance in other departments as needed with supervision
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead
Prerequisite Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent desired
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to learn inspection techniques and operating procedures
• Has neat, legible handwriting (or printing)
• Ability to learn and use, with assistance, scales and other measuring devices
Physical Requirements:
• Good vision (with or without corrective lenses)
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Fine motor skills in hands/wrist and good hand/eye coordination
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on occasion