Quality Inspector (3rd Shift)

Are you looking for an organization where everyone is treated with respect?

Do you want to join a company where associates work together to help each other reach new heights?

As the industry's professional plater, we serve North America’s leading manufacturers and distributors.

Our automated facilities, talented mix of experienced platers and continuous improvement professionals, and our data-driven, systems approach to plating and operational/administrative excellence enable us to serve our customers correctly and on time.

Job Description
Inspectors work closely with Operators on production lines and assist while the line is running. The Line Inspector position involves inspecting customer parts during the manufacturing process and before the parts are shipped to our customers.

Essential Functions

• Ensure that plated (or other processed) parts meet established quality standards.
• Inspect parts to ensure that they:
• Match the process and verify parts were processed per the Traveler.
• Ensure that plating thicknesses are within tolerances specified on the Traveler; when necessary, produce thickness reports using CMI and non-medical cabinet x-ray machines.
• Use go/no-go gauges, when applicable.
• Perform tape tests, when applicable.
• Match quantities, weights, and number of containers on the Traveler.
• Sign off on Travelers for acceptable parts, and when appropriate, affix acceptance stickers to containers.
• When rejecting parts, indicate rejection on the Traveler, put a reject sticker on the container, and return parts to the production line.
• Use Microsoft Teams to communicate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Operate a forklift.

Final Packaging

• Shrink wrap containers and finalize any required packaging/palletizing.
• Bring completed Travelers to the office and scan them as processed.

Miscellaneous

• Maintain stock of testing tape, rejection stickers, acceptance stickers, etc.
• Provide a safe, clean, and organized workplace.
• Ensure all safety policies are being followed, including proper usage of PPE.
• Ensure that the “To Be Inspected” area remains clean and organized.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Suggest improvements for quality, safety, and efficiency.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Organizational Skills
• Technical Capacity
• Customer Focus
• Collaboration
• Safety Focused
• Detail Oriented
• Initiative

Supervisory Responsibility
This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
This job operates in both an office and manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The performance of this position requires exposure to a typical manufacturing area that necessitates the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, appropriate closed-toe shoes, and other PPE as needed. The noise level is moderate.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Quality Coordinator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this position, the Quality Coordinator is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires standing, walking, and sitting. The Quality Inspector is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, or bend. The Quality Inspector must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday.

• 3rd Shift: 10:45 PM-7:00 AM

Required Education and Experience

• Quality orientation and high attention to detail.
• Strong desire to learn.

Preferred Experience and Education

• Experience in a manufacturing environment required, especially with quality.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience is required.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Personal and dependable transportation to the job location is required.

Travel Requirements
All Lake City Plating associates may need to commute between our Ashtabula and Jefferson, OH plants as necessary. Mileage is reimbursed.

Other Duties

• As assigned.

EEO Statement
Lake City Plating is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse team of talented individuals who are passionate about their work. Our goal is to foster an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best. Together, we aim to provide exceptional service to our customers.

Please Note:
The base compensation information provided is subject to change at the discretion of Lake City Plating. Actual compensation may differ from the listed amount or range based on various factors, including assigned shift, market conditions, location, and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Ashtabula, OH 44004: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In-person

Lake City Plating LLC. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How did you hear about this job opening?
• What is the highest level of education you have completed?
• Why are you interested in working at Lake City Plating?
• Which shift(s) are you available to work?
• How many years of manufacturing experience do you have?

Ability to Relocate:

• Ashtabula, OH 44004: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18