PRODUCTION INSPECTOR - 2nd Shift (4/10s-Monday thru Thursday)

Gemtron Corporation, a division of SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC is seeking a Production Inspector at our Sweetwater, TN facility. SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC is a growing multinational supplier to the global appliance OEMs. With more than 70 years of expertise and innovation, we design and sell components and systems to the residential appliance industry (refrigeration, cooking, laundry), commercial refrigeration, HVAC, retail display and home/office organizational markets. More information is available on our website https://www.sswtechnologies.com/

Job Summary:

The Onsite Production Inspector will efficiently and safely inspect parts for defects and blemishes, resulting in a product that meets quality assurance standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Check blueprints for quality and customer specifications.
• Check packing instructions per customer requirements.
• Visually inspects glass to detect imperfections: scratches, seeds, chips, cracks, and blemishes.
• Use sanding block or other tools as needed to smooth edges of glass.
• Produces the required quantity of parts with established specifications and tolerances.
• Measures finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Maintains a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Knowledge of work instructions and operating procedures for specific work area.
• Knowledge of quality standards and procedures.
• Compliance with all safety requirements, including always wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, or other documentation regarding quality and customer specifications.
• Ability to lift glass plates from conveyor, perform inspection, and pack into skids.
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to read and comprehend manufacturing orders, general instructions, work and safety rules and regulations.

Education/Training Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• At least one (1) year of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods working on feet, standing and walking throughout the work are on a continuous basis, using tools, and performing repetitive actions
• Constantly positions self to maintain production, including frequent reaching, bending and stooping.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.
• Physically demanding and lifting heavy parts repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to communicate with team members.
• Work environment temperatures vary and may include extreme heat or cold based on outside temperatures.

Commitment to Core Values:

• Honesty, Integrity & Accountability
• Caring About People
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork & Communication
• Change, Improvement & Innovation