Quality Inspector Blow Mold Manufacturing

The Blow Molding Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that production in the blow molding department meets the Companys quality requirements The individual in this position is to rely on a day to day basis on the Blow Molding Quality Engineer for all product related quality quality determination SOPs and day to day quality related questions andor decisions Rotating 12 hour shifts 630am 7pm Overtime may be required ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function These include Perform quality testing for production in the Blow Molding department Document any blow molding production that is approved rejected or being held for disposition in the Warren Quality System or where otherwise directed Report all accepted and rejected production to the shift supervisor or assigned designee Test samples from every blow molding machine every 2 hours and inspect production at the beginning and end of each production run to ensure the production process is set up correctly and the bottles produced during each production run meet the applicable engineering drawing requirements Verify approval of production in accordance with the Companys processes and proceduresDocument that any production on hold for disposition receives clearance by the Blow Molding or Packaging manager before being moved from the production floor to inventory in compliance with company processes and procedures Document any production approved by deviation pursuant to Company processes and procedures Maintain a file copies of all quality engineering authorized inspection methods and SOPs as well as copies of all bottle engineering drawingsReport all relevant performance information to the Blow Molding department manager in an effective and concise manner Assist in the development of Blow Molding Operations monthly and quarterly meetingsWhen assigned develop and track Key Quality IndicatorsConduct or prepare customer reported defect analysis formal RCAs and FMEAsAssist with conducting formal new bottle capability studies and quality assessmentsMaintain an organized and clean work area in which to conduct quality inspections Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectivenessMaintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisormanager shift supervisors and technicians in discussing matters of importance Effectively and professionally communicate with co workers team members and internal or external customers Present information clearly and accurately Adhere to established company values practices policies and procedures at all times Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules laws regulations and standardsDemonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location Travel required up to 25 of the time Marginal Functions The individual may be asked to perform other duties Required knowledge skills and abilities An individual qualified for this job must be able to Operate a computer and demonstrate PC proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook Word Excel PowerPointEffectively use a business communications platform eg RingCentralRead and interpret bottle engineering drawings Effectively communicate with equipment suppliers and vendors as assignedProvide meaningful input in small group meetingsUnderstand the mechanisms of polymer processing and degradationUnderstand polymer properties including MI Bulk Density Molecular weight distributions and their impact on processing and bottle quality and polymer degradation mechanisms and their impacts on bottle quality and processingDemonstrate knowledge of polymer processing equipment and its potential impact on bottle quality including parison programming melt pressures temperature profiles and barrel and screw wearClearly and accurately write inspection instruction sheets and a variety of reports in a manner that can be understoodIndependently conduct product reviewsUse laboratory testing equipment including but not limited to calipers micrometers optical comparators top load testers opacity meters weight scales and surface profilometersEfficiently perform accurate mathematical calculations including statistical concepts like average mean mode and range and working with fractions multiplying dividing adding and subtracting number with differing precisions and effectively use English and Metric measurement systems Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness Handle challenges skillfully thoroughly and effectivelyIndependently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills abilities and job knowledgeMake sure that work is delivered on time and of high qualityDevelop good work practices in order to get the job doneUse equipment resources and time in an efficient and effective mannerUse good judgment when making decisionsPerform work in a safe manner at all times Do the right thing even when it is difficultMinimum Experience Education and CertiFications At least 3 years of experience in polyolefin processing blow molding HDPE preferableValid Drivers license and good driving record