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JOB TITLE: SSH Inspector I                                                                       JOB GRADE: NE06 FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt                DEPARTMENT NAME: P-2 / Inspection DEPARTMENT CODE: INSPDR                            REPORTS TO: Supervisor
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I. POSITION SUMMARY 
A. Measures, weighs, visually inspects and packages fired ceramic products.  Operates and monitors the ISO (Isostatic Testing) process, which involves the strength testing of fired ceramic products.  These are integral procedures in the manufacturing of ceramic products that meet the required specifications & quality standards.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The section is not intended to be an all-inclusive list and NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned):
A. Uses the FIR (Final Inspection Record) to set up the line (the FIR includes all of the necessary gauges to perform the inspection process)
B. Verifies all of the required gauges and dimensional characteristics by referencing the Verification Sheet and confirming calibration dates are current
C. Retrieves products from the Rack Server or Fired Body Storage areas; and delivers the products to the assigned staging areas
D. Performs power-up/start-up procedures according to established instructions
E. Applies part specific visual criteria understanding to visually inspect the entirety of each part
F. Verifies the conformance of the product to customer specifications by using measuring gauges and weighing on scales
G. Records inspection process data; inputs data into the company’s information systems
H. Places the inspected and approved products into boxes in accordance with established work instructions
I. Verifies the travel tickets that are to be tested by referencing the posted travel ticket listing and retrieves the pallets of product with the appropriate ticket numbers
J. Performs the ISO testing machine start-up and set-up procedures according to the approved work instructions
K. Operates and monitors the ISO machine process; and upon completion of the testing process, removes the product and visually inspects the product for damage
L. Vacuums the ISO machine, as required, and keeps the work area orderly and clean
M. Segregates non-conforming products according to established instructions
N. Uses caution when using cutting instruments; uses proper lifting techniques; uses chemicals with caution and in accordance with the Safety Data Sheets; stacks finishing pallets to a maximum of seven high (to avoid lifting and falling accidents); and works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; and using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings
NGK CERAMICS USA, INC.                        JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Code: 2402 Page 2 of 4 Effective Date: 08.23.2017
O. Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader), and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities as needed
P. Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials
Q. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
III. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 
A. Customer Focus: Knows and anticipates relevant internal / external customer needs and acts accordingly; gives high priority to customer service; seeks to understand customer expectations; consistently demonstrates extra effort to insure customer satisfaction.
B. Environmental Awareness and Compliance: Understands and follows established personal safety, security and environmental practices; complies with local, federal and company health, safety, security and environmental regulations; and identifies unsafe or unsecure conditions and take corrective actions.
C. Functional & Technical Expertise and Computer Skills: Acquiring and applying functional knowledge in one's own area of specialty (not technical e.g., Finance, HR Management); acquiring and applying technical and functional knowledge in one's own technological area of specialty; using a personal computer and related applications to convey and retrieve information.
D. Integrity and Accountability: Acts with integrity; adheres to stated core values and beliefs; accepts responsibility for his/her actions and decisions; is trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
E. Organizational Awareness: Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities; perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.
F. Respect and Humility: Approaches others with respect and humility; shows respect for other's feelings, attitudes, reasoning and opinion; recognizes the value of diversity; emphasizes team success above personal gain; responds well to constructive criticism.
G. Safety Orientation: Practices safe behavior; follows safety policies and guidelines; embraces activities that will promote member safety; adheres to personal and team safety regulations; actively participates and supports company safety initiatives; expects and communicates adherence to safety standards from members at all levels.
H. Teamwork: Recognizes and appreciates the use of the combined efforts of the group of members, working effectively and efficiently to achieve goals and objectives safely.
IV. REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
A. Required Education and/or Experience                           
1. Must be able to successfully complete all required job training.   2. High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 
3. 6 month manufacturing/warehousing experience or equivalent 
4. CRC Bronze or above
NGK CERAMICS USA, INC.                        JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Code: 2402 Page 3 of 4 Effective Date: 08.23.2017
B. Required Language Skills                           
1. Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
2. Ability to communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
C. Required Mathematical Skills                           
1. Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
D. Required Reasoning Ability                           
1. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
2. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
E.   Other Preferred Skills  
1. Certified Production Technician program completion
V. PHYSICAL DEMANDS (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and will be determined on a case by case basis):
A. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms; 
B. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear.
C. The employee is required to have 20/20 near point vision and 20/40 far point vision (natural or corrected vision).  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  (Note: distance vision requirements apply only to inspectors performing forklift duties).
D. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
VI. WORK ENVIRONMENT    A. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; and extreme heat.
B. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles.
C. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
NGK CERAMICS USA, INC.                        JOB DESCRIPTION

VII. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS/PPE 
A. Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.
B. Safety glasses or goggles may be required while performing certain job duties.
C. Task appropriate gloves may be required while performing certain job duties.
VIII. EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER 
A. This job description is not to be considered a written contract.  Employment with NGK is at will.  This means that the employee, as well as the company, is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law.  Also, this job description is not designed to be a complete listing of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee