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The Production Inspector takes day to day guidance from the Team Leads and Process Technicians but reports directly to the Production Manager. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The Production Inspector takes day to day guidance from the Team Leads and Process Technicians but reports directly to the Production Manager. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

This End Item Inspection is performed right before submitting a lot to the customer. The Quality ... Audit the packing process, ensuring products are packed correctly before submission. * Audit the ...

Follow proper inspection method and check product for any possible defects. * Verify construction specifications. * Identify any defects on the product. * Mark defective product for repair. * This ...

This End Item Inspection is performed right before submitting a lot to the customer. The Quality ... Audit the packing process, ensuring products are packed correctly before submission. * Audit the ...

This position supports quality inspection activities on the production line to ensure products meet established standards and specifications. * The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and ...

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Production Inspection information

What is a production inspector?

Production inspectors are quality control professionals responsible for examining products during and after the manufacturing process to ensure they meet specified standards. They check for defects, measure product dimensions, and verify compliance with regulations and company requirements. Their work helps prevent faulty products from reaching customers and maintains the overall quality of goods produced. Production inspectors often use tools like gauges, calipers, and microscopes, and may document their findings for process improvement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a production inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Production Inspector, you need keen attention to detail, strong knowledge of quality standards, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with some roles requiring specialized training. Familiarity with measurement tools (such as calipers and micrometers), inspection software, and documentation systems is typically necessary. Strong observational skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication set outstanding inspectors apart. These skills are crucial for ensuring product quality, minimizing defects, and maintaining safety and compliance in manufacturing environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in production inspection roles, and how can they be overcome?

Production Inspection professionals often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistency under tight deadlines, adapting to evolving quality standards, and effectively communicating issues to both production teams and management. To overcome these challenges, it's important to stay current with industry regulations, develop strong attention to detail, and build collaborative relationships with team members. Utilizing digital inspection tools and regularly participating in training can also help streamline processes and ensure high-quality output.

What is the difference between Production Inspection vs Quality Control Inspector?

AspectProduction InspectionQuality Control Inspector
CertificationsOften requires quality assurance or inspection certificationsTypically holds certifications like ASQ CQI or similar
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, assembly linesFactories, production facilities, warehouses
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, automotive, electronicsManufacturing, consumer goods, aerospace

Production Inspection focuses on verifying products during or after manufacturing to ensure they meet specifications. Quality Control Inspectors perform detailed inspections to identify defects and ensure quality standards. While both roles involve inspection tasks, Production Inspection emphasizes process monitoring, whereas Quality Control Inspectors focus on defect detection and quality assurance.

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Production Inspector

Kerrville, TX

All Plastics LLC
Chemical Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Description

INTRODUCTION:

This job description describes the authority, duties, responsibilities, reporting

relationships and measure of accomplishment for the functional position of the

Production Inspector of All-Plastics.

BASIC FUNCTION:

To sort, inspect, count, decorate (if required) and pack plastic parts as directed. This

position requires shift-work.

AUTHORITY:

No authority for decision making on own, but may direct the work of others according to

instructions from Team Lead or Process Technician. Only has responsibility for self to

do job per job description and requests of Team Lead or Process Technician.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Production Inspector takes day to day guidance from the Team Leads and Process

Technicians but reports directly to the Production Manager.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The principal duties and responsibilities of the Production Inspector consist of, but are

not limited to, the following:

? Remove parts from molding machine, trim, and perform certain quality assurance

tasks on the manufactured parts, and count and box the parts.

? Stack boxed parts of usually less than 30 pounds on skid for movement to

warehouse.

? Learn how to inspect each part for acceptability per Quality Assurance standards.

Trim or reject part as required. This training will be provided by the Team Lead,

Process Technician or QA inspector.

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? Keep work space clean and neat enough to permit safe operation. Clean space

thoroughly at the end of shift.

? Report immediately to supervisor or manager any time the machine or mold

seems to be damaged or malfunctioning.

? Report immediately to Team Lead, Process Technician, or Production Manager

any time that molded parts in a cycle are unacceptable.

? Assist other team members as indicated by the Team Lead. At times it will be

necessary for a Production Inspector to perform various operations to a part after

it is manufactured called "secondary operations." These operation tasks shall be

specified by the Team Lead and will be as follows:

Reclaim, sort, or salvage materials as indicated

Assemble one or more parts per instruction

Trim flash or gate from any part per instruction

Operate granulators as indicated

Operate drill press or milling machine or hand tools as indicated

Operate and assist in setup of all hot stamp equipment

Operate pin hinging machines

Operate sonic welder and hot melt glue machine

Sort and box parts as required

? Bring all company provided tools to work every day regardless of machine

assignment for that week. Production Inspectors will not be allowed to work

without personal protection equipment.

? Pass on any information concerning the job they are currently running to the next

shift oncoming operator.

? Perform any work assignment requested by the Production Manager or anyone

officially in his capacity.

? Perform all activities in conformance with AP policies, procedures and job

descriptions.

? Any other various duties as assigned

MEASUREMENT OF PERFORMANCE:

The Production Inspector shall be deemed to be performing in a satisfactory manner

when the following have been met and/or exceeded:

Ability to complete all tasks assigned by the Production Manager/ Process Technician/

Team Lead thoroughly and in a timely manner on a daily basis.

Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in a sometimes hectic environment.

Overall satisfaction of immediate supervisor.

Requirements

EQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Required: High School Diploma. Exceptions to this will be anyone hired before 2014

will be grandfathered in.

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SKILLS: Basic hand and eye coordination; Ability to add, subtract, and multiply.

PHYSICAL:

Job includes lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and use of hands and

arms.

Production Inspectors must have adequate manual dexterity to accomplish trimming with

a sharp instrument, good eyesight and hearing.

Job may require heavy lifting (Up to 30 lbs.).

Peripheral vision and depth perception required to operate machinery.

MENTAL: Must be able to read, write and speak English.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to work throughout the plant in both air conditioned and non-air-conditioned

situations. This position does repetitive tasks using machinery, containing hot materials,

and utilizing sharp tools while standing much of the time on concrete floor. Work

environment may be hazardous, noisy, and dusty.