Inspector - Rough Mill

Title: Inspector

Reports to: Department Supervisor

Department: Quality

Full-time

Nonexempt

Position Summary:

Since 1961, the Wellborn family has owned and operated Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. The goal is to provide kitchen and bath cabinets crafted by dedicated Wellborn employees with the utmost quality and care. Today, over 55 years later, the product line has broadened to include cabinetry and storage solutions to help maximize the total home living space. The Inspector's commitment to delivering high quality products with perfect finishes, contributes to the overall success of Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

The ideal candidate's knowledge of wood fiber removal techniques, strong appreciation for internal and external customer service, and success in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment will help continue to make Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. the most valued provider of permanent home cabinets designed for a lifetime of gracious living.

The incumbent in this position supports the activities and responsibilities of the Quality Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation - maintains a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Ensures defects are recognized to be fixed.
• Confirms tickets and paperwork are with the correct items
• Participate in Daily/weekly toolbox meetings to address problems and achievements.
• Distinguishes wood color variations to ensure wood matches the color standards.
• Judges wood color based on color standards
• Notifies production lead person of a problem or issue.
• Stops the line if a quality problem persists.

Rough Mill & Sanding Line

• Records the number of each job on a notepad to track the number of items per ticket and to ensure accuracy.
• Cleans items by using an air nozzle to ensure raw materials are dust free before going to the paint lines.
• Checks for known defects, records, and removes the part off the line (if defective).
• Interprets drawings to verify part specification (Rough Mill)

Assembly & Finishing

• Preparation - maintains a safe, clean, and neat work area.
• Confirms items inspected are the right color compared to the ticket/paperwork description
• Ensures defects are recognized to be fixed by marking defects with tape
• Scans Cabinet label to verify inspection is complete.
• Stamp label or part with  to indicate a completed inspection
• Interprets drawings to verify part specification (Assembly)

Panel Processing

• Inspects parts in Panel Processing dept. to ensure all quality specifications are met.
• Inspects material at Laminators and records findings.
• Conducts spot check audits throughout the Panel Processing department.
• Verifies parts are in specification with the drawing as requested by Production.
• Works with Quality Control on all changes in materials.
• Assists production with providing product specification information/drawings.
• Serves as a liaison between downstream customers and assigned dept. with regards to quality concerns; communicates those concerns with Production.
• Interprets drawings to verify part specification
• Identifies and verifies parts are correct by reading production paperwork/tickets

Tools, Machinery, and Equipment:

• Safety - Safety glasses and ear plugs.
• Color standard samples
• Safety - Safety glasses and ear plugs.
• Air hose and nozzle (depending on department)
• Orbital hand sander (depending on department)
• Tape measure
• Computer and scanner (depending on department)

Additional

Duties and Responsibilities:



This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Inspector position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Additional duties may be assigned by the manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated skills in planning, prioritizing and time management.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete on a timely basis.
• Ability to stay-on-task, follow safety guidelines and work process procedures.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A desire for learning and professional growth.
• Good communication skills - communication with Department Supervisor/Lead person

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