Quality Inspector; Plant

• Location 1902 Wycon Drive,Waco, TX, 76712,United States
• Employee Type FT - Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

The Quality Inspector is responsible for efficient operations through oversight and coordination of work tasks throughout different production lines; additionally ensuring the quality standards for raw materials, processed products, and processing procedures are maintained. The Quality Inspector will be responsible for ensuring inspections and lines are completed accurately, efficiently, thoroughly, and methodically to ensure quality standards are upheld to provide the best product line.

Performs inspections of all product in a thorough, methodical, and accurate manner, identifying defects, inadequate color, damage, etc., documenting inspection results, and recommending improvements to the production process.

Works with production teams to resolve quality issues and ensure compliance with industry standards

Monitors and reduces production downtime and product waste in operations

Communicates all pertinent information between departments and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems or any other related information.

Communicates with employees on identifying and troubleshooting Quality related defects/issues

Manages machinery set-up and adjustment and inspects products to ensure compliance to standards

Oversees final product quality and recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the required limits

Completes necessary documentation such as production sheets, pallet ticketing, job progressions, etc.

Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures

Communicate with the Quality Supervisor on all quality opportunities and findings

Collaborate and coordinate with Production on any issues pertaining to the production line performance

Maintain and follow through on lists generated by audits, inspections, or maintenance

Participate on the Safety programs and committees; follow all site safety policies, company policies and procedures work safely and wear appropriate PPE

Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards

Required – High School Diploma, GED or equivalent;
Prefer Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Quality Technology, Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field or two-year technical degree or equivalent

Prefer – 2 years’ experience in quality inspection & inspection processes

Prefer experience maintaining motor controls, installations, maintenance, and repairs

Knowledge of quality assurance principles, methods, and processes

Mechanical aptitude and experience (work with machines and general tooling)

Use of precision measuring instruments

A demonstrated experience where quick-thinking and problem solving plays a critical role

Handle simple and complex heavy industrial equipment like forklifts, scissor lifts, basket trucks, etc.

Working knowledge of all automation standard practices

Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited periodically

Ability to work on multiple projects at once with tight deadlines

Must be able to identify and execute improvement opportunities through both process improvements and system improvements

Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds

Preference will be given to qualified local candidates

General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook, Google Workspace, and web-site software

Mid Level SAP or Quality Management System experience, preferred

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position(s).…