SUMMARY: Inspects and tests plastic components for dimensional accuracy and surface defects to verify conformance to company quality standards. Performs periodic audits to ensure that established in-process inspection procedures are effective and consistently followed. Records test data and written inspection reports by hand and on computer and confers with production personnel and supervision to determine cause of deviations from quantitative standards. Provides support for the international rework area. Individual must be a self-starter, able to work with little or no supervision. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL: All employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Everyone is personally accountable for his/her own safety as well as their co-workers’. Safety and health is a shared responsibility of everyone in the organization and a condition of employment. We value and expect engagement out of all employees. Co-workers share the responsibility for doing the right thing for the environment and carrying out the stewardship principles addressed in our Environmental Policy. We will provide the resources necessary to implement this policy, and management will conduct periodic reviews to ensure its ongoing effectiveness. All employees are expected to support commitments and conform to and follow requirements established in the Grandview Plant’s Environmental Policy (ISO 14001) and the Quality Policy (ISO 9001). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · Perform first article inspection, which includes visual and dimensional analysis of molded components. · Operate equipment, sets up gauges, and implements inspection methods and standards for each type of component as outlined in the Quality Control Manual. · Support Process Engineering through requested analyses, including Central Tendency, Process Capability, Gauge R&Rs and Design of Experiments. · Effectively use gauges, CMMs, and other measuring equipment in the lab. · Provide assistance to manufacturing for trouble-shooting quality related problems. · Perform audits of molded components and in-process inspection procedures to ensure effectiveness of the systems. · Assist in international rework projects as needed. · Receiving inspection duties as assigned · Must be detail oriented to identify minor visual differences in plastic components from standard. Some components are very small in size. · Perceive pertinent detail in verbal or tabular material, and observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computations. · Must be able to pass a color vision test · Must be able to multi-task. · Must be Detailed Orientated · Be able to read and interpret part drawings/schematics. · Must follow all work rules and policies. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or equivalent experience and/or training. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Familiarity with other QA and statistical software and gauging/measurement systems. Good working knowledge of all products, including how a pump functions and how individual components of a pump affect performance. Familiarity with sampling plans. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percentage, and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 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 the 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 required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and sit, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat, or crawl. The ability to coordinate eyes and hands or fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Moving fingers to manipulate small objects rapidly and accurately. The ability to discriminate between shades of color. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 58 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace. Job Aid on How to Apply This page is specific to Silgan Dispensing careers. If you are interested in exploring opportunities at our other divisions, like Silgan Plastics, Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics Food Containers or Silgan Specialty Packaging, please click here. Silgan Dispensing creates dispensing solutions for some of the world’s most iconic brands—from triggers and pumps to sprayers and closures. 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