Quality Control Inspector

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The primary objective of the Quality Control Inspector position is to perform testing and recording to ensure quality standards are maintained in raw and finished product.  Interfaces with appropriate plant employees to provide process and quality control information.

• Comply with all safety and plant requirements individually and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety
• Participates in the safety, quality, autonomous maintenance training, TPM, 5’s and housekeeping programs as established within the plant
• Perform quality and mechanical testing for finish goods
• Perform first article inspections on startups, breaks, and product changes
• Communicate lab results for process changes and improvements and online changes. @ Scrub data, weight info, test runs, process upsets, etc.
• Keep logs of tests as well as build a data base, learn how, why and when to interpret and apply the data as it applies to the manufacturing process
• Test raw materials periodically to ensure specifications are in compliance – filler, sand, granules
• Perform layered process audits to help analyze process upsets
• Basic understanding of the process equipment used in this facility
• Be responsible for visually checking and keeping lab equipment in the correct working condition.  Keep production quality equipment area clean.  Monitor inventory of lab materials
• Collect and prepare routine and ADHOC samples for shipment, (Bundles, Asphalt, filler, sand, etc.)

• Perform verification checks on lab equipment
• Perform re-evaluation as needed on in accurate data
• Update and maintain quality hold log
• Train other employees in lab tasks, and other lab activities as directed by Quality and Tech Leader
• Update and maintain statistical process control charts for lab testing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) or more years of manufacturing experience strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Understand verbal and written instructions
• Perform basic mathematical calculations
• Operate necessary software to successfully perform job responsibilities
• Log into and navigate Talent Center and accomplish required online training routinely
• Think under pressure and make quick decisions to identify solutions
• Work well in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Must have ability to read and understand imperial measurement
• Ability to read and understand Technical manual and specification sheets

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Wear required PPE equipment (safety glasses, bump cap, steel toe boots, ear protection, heat/cut resistant gloves, long sleeve shirt, and face mask)
• Able to shovel wet sand
• Climb and descend stairs
• Lift, push, and pull 50lbs repetitively
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

• Must be able to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument to successfully perform job responsibilities
• Log into and navigate Owens Corning University (OCU) and accomplish required online training routinely
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft outlook, excels, and word.
• Ability to learn the lab software
• Ability to learn the environmental software

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Complete all annual safety and role specific training, as required by the nature of this position
• Must pass all Lab required assessments

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.