Quality Inspector - 1st shift

Lohmann is a global leader in innovative engineered adhesive tape technology since 1851. Lohmann Americas operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Kentucky and Virginia as part of the global network headquartered in Germany. When it comes to bonding one surface to another, Lohmann delivers high-performance adhesive products for a variety of medical, flexographic printing, appliance, transportation, and industrial applications. The family-owned business offers an environment of teamwork, respect, and innovative products.

Lohmann Americas Offers:

• Competitive wages offered based on experience
• Paid Weekly
• Overtime Pay
• Medical Insurance – Employee and family
• Dental Insurance – Employee and family
• Vision Insurance – Employee and family
• Prescription Insurance – Employee and family
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Value Added Benefits – travel assistance, identity theft protection, health champion, etc.
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Purpose: Responsible for the inspection and documentation of materials, products and processes. Maintains quality standards by approving materials, in-process production, and finished products: recording quality results.

Reports To: Quality Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

Position Type and Expected Hours:

· Non-Exempt Position

· Full Time Position

· 2nd Shift

· At times your hours and shift may become staggered, overlapping and/or extending beyond your normal schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintain a polite and courteous manner with coworkers, vendors, auditors, and customers

· Follow all documented procedures and work instructions including but not limited to customer specific requirements, and all Lohmann related processes

· Perform inspections on materials, products and processes per procedures and instructions

· When necessary, demonstrate good problem solving and troubleshooting skills

· Clearly and accurately document the results of inspections on materials, products and processes per procedures and instructions. This can include filling in forms, computer data entry, placing material in the quality hold area, issuing and following up on CAPA forms, and accurate filing of documents in a computer data base.

· Notify the Quality Assurance Manager or their representative of any failure to meet specifications of materials, products or processes.

· Review, file and organize incoming and outgoing CoC/CoA files to ensure incoming and outgoing materials meets product requirements.

· Programming and operating test equipment such as MicroVu automatic CMM, Keyence Image Dimension Measuring System etc, for parts inspection.

· File and maintain records of inspections, audits and retains

· Maintain a neat and orderly work environment as well as complying with 5S guidelines.

· Assist with Regulatory requests/compliance.

· Assist with ISO-related activities (compliance, audits, audit preparation, etc).

· Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

· Ability to speak, read and write English.

· Ability to recognize, add and subtract two digit numbers, multiply, divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and both American and Metric weight measurements, volume, and distance.

· Ability to understand and use basic inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring machine, (CMM) and peel tester.

· Ability to understand product drawings and specifications.

· Need to be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

· Ability to stand for extended periods of times up to 10 hours.

· Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

· Frequently required to walk. Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

· Must be flexible to work overtime as required.

· Demonstrated support of company goals, values, and mission statement.

Required Education, Experience, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, etc.:

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

· 2 year degree or 2 years previous inspection experience preferably in the automotive or medical industry

· Experience in an ISO compliant work environment

Travel: No travel is expected for this position.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The temperature of the plant may fluctuate based on outdoor temperatures.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Posting Specifics: As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties which are broadly in line with above key responsibilities.

The post holder is expected to observe and comply with all the Company’s policies and regulations, for example Health and Safety and Data Protection etc.

Lohmann Corporation & Subsidiaries is committed to equality of opportunity and of eliminating discrimination. All employees are expected to adhere to the principles set out in the Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy, Promoting Race Equality Policy and Disability Policy and all other relevant guidance/ practice frameworks.

Measurements of Performance: Performance will be evaluated at a minimum, during the yearly employee performance review by the person listed as “reports to” in section above. Criteria for satisfactory performance will be based in part on successful execution of the above duties and responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• Are you a detail oriented worker?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• production: 2 years (Required)
• relevant inspection: 1 year (Required)
• ISO compliant work environment: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Excel and Word: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24