Quality Inspector Night Shift

Job Description

Title: Quality Inspector

Reports to: Quality Control Manager

Location: St. Charles, MO

Job Summary: Maintains quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products; recording quality results. This position will be on the 12-hour, rotating 36/48-hour shift (Day Shift 7:45am-8pm & Night Shift 7:45pm-8am). With training over at our St. Peters location on days 8am-6pm for 2 to 4 weeks.

Compensation: The starting rate for this role is $21.95.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Verify incoming product by RA # and incoming paperwork.

· Approves in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests.

· Prepare material by loading product on vertical rewinding machine.

· Preparing to thread plank through the UT scanning mechanism, aligning above mirror for visual examination of pultruded plate.

· Document any irregularities emphasized by UT scanning mechanism. Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database.

· In the event of unacceptable finding(s), will utilize a chop/miter saw to remove the area.

· Ensure proper alignment at take-up winder.

· Comply and assist with enforcing all Company/Safety policies and procedures.

· Operates a 4-point harness overhead crane to transport product.

· Need to document final length/weight.

· Prepare labels, and other shipping documentation.

· Operates binding equipment, according to specification.

· Move product to shipping area.

· Other duties may be assigned by Quality Manager.

Qualifications:

· High school education, experience in a Quality Department.

· Experience utilizing test equipment.

· Good communication skills.

· Good math skills.

· Ability to think through complex processes.

· Computer knowledge (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)

· Some mechanical aptitude for minor adjustment and calibrations.

· Capabilities to read, understand, and analyze customer specifications.

· Some experience in using micrometers and calipers.

· Ability to maneuver a crane.

· Experience of one year or more in a warehouse/material handling environment is preferred.

· Forklift experience preferred.

Work Environment:

The work environments characteristics described below 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.

• No climate control – temperature will be hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
• Handling of carbon fiber material causes moderate to severe itchiness.
• Strong odors may be present.
• Moderately dirty because of materials and machinery handled.
• Excessive fly may be present.
• Employee will be exposed to plant environment, which contains noise, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

Physical Demands:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, squat, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, and crawl. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

· There will be extensive material handling. This role will load- unload, band and prepare for shipping.

· Ability to tolerate heat and must be able to wear a bump cap, respirator, Tyvek suit, gloves, ear plugs, and other types of PPE as needed.

· Ability to tolerate itchy material.

· The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and move 50 pounds or more with the aid of a cart.

Zoltek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Internal Application Process:

Employees seeking consideration for an internal job opening must be in good standing (no disciplinary actions) and must be meeting performance expectations in their current roles to be approved for a potential transfer/promotion. The steps in the internal application process are as follows:

1. Notify your direct supervisor of your desire to be considered for the open position.

2. Apply for the position via the company website www.zoltek.com/careers: Upload your updated resume and describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.

3. Based on your qualifications for the new position, you may be invited to participate in the interview process to determine the best qualified candidate for the job, including outside applicants.

4. If accepted, your direct supervisor will be informed and establish a timeline for the transfer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $23.57 per hour

Benefits:

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

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Assembly line
• Factory
• In-person
• Manufacturing facility
• Warehouse

Work Location: In person