SUMMARY
Responsible for testing/inspecting parts for visual defects, tolerances, customer specifications using calipers, gauge blocks, height gauges, and micrometers. Some responsibility for decisions as to acceptance/rejection for quality.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Daily problem solving of customer quality issues and in house production issues. This also would include assisting with corrective action responses per customer requirements, i.e.: 8-D Responses.
- Performs an inspection of a complete molding shot after start up, maintenance, or any other situation where reinspection is necessary.
- Perform first shot inspection of production, per customer specification if applicable, for visual defects and dimensional accuracy.
- Performs first run or prototype inspection with direction from quality supervisor. Look for the following:
- Checking part identification to conform to correct part, material, and color that is scheduled to be molded.
- Check for visual defects (flash, fill, etc.).Refer to samples or inspection standards for reference.
- Perform functional/dimensional inspection of products using the proper measuring/testing equipment and blueprints.
- Inform the shift supervisor of the status of start up production. Place the start up shot and any pertinent information at the correct location.
- Perform periodic inspection of production, per customer specification if applicable, for visual defects and dimensional accuracy.
- Checks cavity count/utilization.
- Performs a cycle check
- Inspect for visual and dimensional defects
- Notify supervisor of any nonconformances
- Disposition of any nonconforming material
- Perform last shot inspection of production, per customer specification if applicable, for visual defects and dimensional accuracy.
- Maintain inspection report paperwork.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Keep work area clean.
- Communicate and cooperate fully with management and fellow employees in all aspects of the job.
- Provide backup for weigh-up personnel when necessary.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:
- Basic math skills
- Basic knowledge of injection molding process procedures
- Basic knowledge of computer/keyboard
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Basic knowledge of measurement equipment such as calipers, gauges, micrometer
- Professional attitude
- Basic knowledge of office equipment such as copiers, printers, fax machines
- Basic knowledge of ISO/TS and automotive standards
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent, plus three or more years experience in quality assurance.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to:
- read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and safety rules
- write routine reports and correspondence of the nature related to this position
- speak effectively before customer representatives and employees of PMI
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Able to:
- add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- compute rates, ratios and percentages
- prepare and interpret performance / measurement graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of tangible and intangible variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written text, oral, diagram or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successf lly perform the essential functions of this position. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. On occasion the employee must be able to lift or move packages weighing approximately 25 pounds or less.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to a generally clean office environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is usually moderate. The employee may also be required to visit vendors or other locations which may have a variety of work environments.
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