Quality Auditor

3rd shift - 12:00am-8:00am ( weekends & overtime as needed )

Competitive Pay Based Off Experience

Our Quality Auditor verifies conformance of product to specifications for each part, approving conforming parts for shipping & delivery or rejecting nonconforming parts for scrap. The auditor gives first part approvals and conducts in-process audits and throughout production, providing updates to Quality & Manufacturing Management as needed. Supports R&D activities regarding dimension testing, fit, and functions tests, as well as cosmetic audits.


Summary of Job Duties

• Review specifications, blueprints, work directions, and manufacturing notes in the Quality Specification book for each product being produced.
• Perform assigned quality audits throughout production, assembly and prior to shipment of product to maintain the required QS standards.
• Conduct quality control inspections regarding weight, color, and measurements on product being produced.
• Approve product after inspection to continue through the production process or reject product for changes and modifications until quality specifications are met to be able to continue in production.
• Communicate timely and professionally with other departments, supervisors and management teams to ensure quality standards of all products.
• Complete required written and electronic paperwork and documentation.

Work Environment

This position operates in both office and manufacturing environments that are non-climate controlled. Moderate to loud noise levels that require associates to wear hearing protection. Fast-paced team environment with interruptions and ongoing problem solving.

Physical Demands

Occasional climbing, stooping, & crouching. Standing for 8 or more hours per day and walking frequently. Pushing, pulling, gasping with repetitive motions frequently. Lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs. Ability to use tools, and other industrial equipment. Ability to wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Benefits ( Waiting periods apply )

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company provided life insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D options including dependent plans.
• 401(K) enrollment after 60 days of employment with company match
• Weekly pay!
• Ten paid holidays!

Required Skills

• Ability to read blueprints accurately and understand the tolerances identified in each document.
• Ability to verify color match by visual inspection or using the photo spectrometer.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment: calipers, pin gauges, micrometer and pull gauge.
• Ability to use nondestructive instruments: ultrasonic gauges and micrometers to measure wall thickness.
• Ability to perform outlined audits and compare the results to the specifications to accept or reject the product.
• Ability to work in production setting that does experience heat and moderate to loud noise levels.
• Ability to lift & carry up to 80 pounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization.

Education and Experience

• Technical School or some college is preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in Quality Control Department is strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of experience with a quality system and use of quality documents is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interrupt blueprints and schematics is required.
• Excellent math skills, including understanding of fractions and decimals is required.
• Experience with Blow Mold or plastic products is a plus.

Work Authorization/ Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Complete online application at westernind.com/careers or visit us at our Employment Center,

Apply at or visit us at our Employment Center - 22167 C Street - Winfield, KS

Western Industries Plastic Products, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer