Quality Inspector, Plastics

As a Quality Inspector, Plastics with Augustine Plastics, Inc. (API) in Somerset, PA, you will champion our commitment to achieving Customer, Regulatory, and Statutory requirements and customer satisfaction through inspection and on-time delivery of cost-effective custom plastic injection molded parts of the highest quality and reliability. Comprehensive Benefits Package. Learn about Augustine Plastics at www.admapi.com.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Perform all duties in accordance with requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 Rev. D Quality Management Systems.
• Accurately complete and diligently maintain all required quality inspection documentation on a daily basis.
• Read and interpret drawings, industry specifications (e.g., aerospace, military, medical, etc.) and/or manufacturing instructions, and complex Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
• Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
• Inspect and audit all plastic injection molded parts using variable or attribute measuring equipment, and record results to ensure conformance with part and customer requirements.
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications using various metrology equipment such as CNC coordinate measuring machines (CMMs); image dimension measurement systems; profilometers; custom-measuring fixtures, tools, and systems; pins, plugs, micrometers, and calipers; linear height and depth gauges; go/no-go gauges; and vision systems.
• Inspect in-process production for conformance to customer specifications and Augustine Plastics work instructions.
• Receive and inspect incoming parts and materials. Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
• Collaborate with customers and vendors regarding specification, requirements, etc.
• Train production personnel on work instructions and customer requirements.
• Work with production personnel to ensure that processes are reliably producing conforming product.
• Recommend necessary corrective actions based on inspection results.
• Perform with little to no supervision using your quality inspection experience.
• Attend and participate in required onsite meetings.
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate measuring instruments or test equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience performing inspections of parts (ideally injection molded plastic) in a production/manufacturing quality department
• Working knowledge of a variety of metrology equipment
• Experience completing and maintaining required company documentation
• Excellent time-management, math, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Computer and software experience
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Negative Panel Drug Test

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 Rev. D Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of plastic injection molding
• Actual plastic injection molding experience is a plus
• Proven experience inspecting plastic injection molded parts
• Knowledge of Part Production Approval Process (PPAP)
• CMM experience (programming and running) is highly desired
• Demonstrated experience using quality management software for manufacturing

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prefer a minimum of 3–5 years performing quality inspections of plastic injection molded parts, ideally in the medical industry.

Top Perks & Benefits:

• Consistent schedule
• Holidays Off with Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Listed Below)

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Paid Holidays
• Medical and Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Safe Harbor Match
• Annual Attendance/Holiday Bonus Eligibility
• Life Insurance Option
• Fitness Center Membership, Corporate Discount
• Wellness Center Membership, Corporate Discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Overtime as needed to meet quality/inspection requirements

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Somerset, PA 15501: Reliably commute, or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Drug-Free Workplace

As a Federal Government Contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Augustine Plastics, Inc. (API) is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (which includes a pre-employment panel drug test, including cannabis). Additionally, because of API’s work on defense and aerospace products and the requirement of safety-sensitive positions, API takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a pre-employment panel drug test prior to starting employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person