Molding Inspector

SUMMARY :

The Molding Inspector performs visual and / or mechanical inspection on component parts in order to ensure quality of production runs.

The Molding Inspector utilizes inspection equipment (scopes, gauges, etc.) to ensure components meet required specifications.

This position also enters in-process information into a computer system as well as assisting in housekeeping within the department to maintain a safe work environment.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL :

All employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk.

Everyone is personally accountable for his / her own safety as well as their co-workers. Safety and health is a shared responsibility of everyone in the organization and a condition of employment.

We value and expect engagement out of all employees.

Co-workers share the responsibility for doing the right thing for the environment and carrying out the stewardship principles addressed in our Environmental Policy.

We will provide the resources necessary to implement this policy, and management will conduct periodic reviews to ensure its ongoing effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform in-process inspections of molded components per ISO procedures.
• Compare product with part specifications. Verify specified dimensions perform color match if required.
• Audit production for defective components when required.
• Disposition rejected or defective product in accordance with supervisor instructions.
• Generate hold tickets when required for product evaluation.
• Document all inspection information from in-process checks into computer system.
• Assist with production operations as required. (Scanning, dumping, breaks, housekeeping)
• Collect shots for in-process inspections. Check MIU for correct lot number, color, cavitation, mold number, etc.
• Check components per ISO procedures to ensure quality of production using various inspection equipment. Perform color matches of components if required.
• Enter inspection data into computer system.
• Assist with other production operations as required.
• Must follow all work rules and policies

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

One to three months related experience and / or training

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, percentage, and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and sit, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 58 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.