METACYCLE LLC

Team Lead QA Inspector

METACYCLE LLC Prairie Grove, Arkansas, United States

Plastics Manufacturing · 201-500 employees

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qa Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Team Lead QA Inspector is responsible for conducting first article and final inspections, monitoring machine operations, and ensuring all production parts meet quality standards. They also provide training to operators and maintain compliance with the company's Quality Management System.

What they look for

Quality inspection First article inspection Training Machine operation monitoring Quality management systems Measurement tools Gauges Production documentation Safety compliance Math skills Communication Problem solving AQL auditing Inventory control

Requirements

Candidates must be able to use basic measuring tools and gauges while demonstrating strong communication and math skills. The role requires the physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 45 pounds, and work in environments with temperature fluctuations and high noise levels.

Full description

Job Details: Job Location: Prairie Grove - Prairie Grove, AR, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Manufacturing, At start of run, reviews and ensures correct production book for parts, quality checks, product specifications, and packaging information is correct and at workcell. Completes first article inspection of production parts when a workcell is first set up for a run Trains operators on the part running at start of run and during run, as applicable. Provides training assistance to all operators when procedures are changed Acts as floater by providing normal and consistent break times for press operators and communicates to management of any inconsistencies of products Ensures weights are completed and recorded Conducts periodic monitoring of machine operations to ensure parts meet quality standards and notifies management of issues Puts nonconforming parts on hold, as applicable, and has authority to stop shipment and stop production to correct problems Ensures a final audit of AQL levels is complete prior to staging product for shipment Conducts last shot inspections of production parts at the end of a run Qualifications: Can effectively work and communicate important detailed instructions to and from management and coworkers Can hear and effectively communicate the meaning of all alarms while on production floor Can complete basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and counting Able to use and understand basic measuring tools Can use gauges and measuring equipment as required Can read and understand production books for work instructions and quality requirements Has a clear understanding and the ability to teach quality requirements for all production jobs to operators Able to understand and meet the job standards of a press operator as needed Can complete assigned tasks to quality standards with minimal supervision PHYICIAL ABILITIES, AS APPLICABLE Ability to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm by grasping the object. Ability to complete repetitive hand motions with wrists, ands, and/or fingers Ability to complete repetitive finger dexterity such as picking, pinching, or otherwise primarily working with fingers Ability to stoop, reach, and stand for extended periods of time as well as the ability to walk from one work site to another Can lift and move up to 45 pounds or more as needed ENVIRONMENTAL ABILITIES, AS APPLICABLE Ability to work in an area with temperature fluctuation - at times extreme heat Ability to work in area where noise levels are high enough to cause employees to shout to be heard above noise level Ability to work in area where there is exposure to various fumes, odors, and dust at all times SAFETY Assess work area for potential hazards before getting started. Reports any safety hazards to the Shift Supervisor or Management. Follow all safety policies but not limited to PPE, Lockout/Tagout, machinery guards, safe lifting, etc. Report all accidents and/or near-misses whether they are major or minor in nature. Keep work area clean. QMS (Quality Management System) Verbally communicate Polytech's quality policy. Follow the requirements of the Quality Policy, QMS (Quality Management System), and procedures, as applicable.

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