3rd Shift Inspector Technician

NOW HIRING: Inspector Technicians – 3rd Shift Hoffer Plastics Corporation Starting Pay: $20.00–$21.50/hr (based on experience) Shift Premium: +8% for 3rd shift 3rd Shift Hours: 12:00am–8:00am Want to be part of something special? We're filling important jobs! Join an industry leader and innovator looking for people who want to make a difference. If you have a sharp eye for detail and take pride in getting things right, we want to meet you. Why You'll Love Working Here 8% shift premium: Earn extra on top of your base pay for working 3rd shift Clear career path: Advance through Levels D, C, B and A, all the way to Lead Inspector Technician Get trained: Full training to help you learn new skills and move up Great benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match and more Stability: An established, growing third-generation U.S. company The Role As an Inspector Technician, you'll inspect the quality of molded plastic parts made on our injection molding and assembly machines. Duties include part gauging, visual inspection, trimming, sorting, assembly, weighing / counting, and packing parts. You'll also keep a neat and orderly work area to 5S standards, follow safety policies, make boxes, prepare production tickets and operate the grinder. This role works from verbal and written instructions and uses company production software at computer terminals. Level D Complete C level training curriculum. Work closely with the training designate and others on shift to learn additional skills and advance to the next level. Make boxes and move finished product and goods as needed. Help keep the plant clean by completing assigned cleaning tasks. May take on operator tasks as assigned. Promote safety by following all related policies and procedures. Level C Perform visual inspections on assigned presses and complete all required forms and documentation associated with production. Perform gauging on parts as assigned by the foreman using measuring tools such as plug gages and go / no-go gages. Perform start-ups on all presses and handle all required blueprints, forms, etc. Enter data into the computer. Perform required complex gauging on all presses using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, plug gages and fixtures. Fill in for the Level A on the shift when absent. Level B All Level C duties, plus train others. Understand and use Statistical Process Control (SPC). Level A Work with molding technicians and the foreman to identify the root cause of defects and make good decisions on process changes. Oversee backtracking of production-related problems to ensure proper resolution. Communicate quality issues to the shift foreman and work with them to resolve problems when appropriate. Identify variances in documented procedures and work with the supervisor or foreman and Quality Department to correct them. In-depth knowledge of SPC. Work with and train customers. Lead Inspector Technician Serve as the training designate, training and mentoring other Inspector Technicians on the shift to raise performance and efficiency. Communicate effectively and work well with others in the plant to build a teamwork environment. Handle start-up approvals and SPC dimensions, and support all other inspector technicians on the shift with technical tasks to ensure accuracy with established policies and procedures. Take the lead on IQMS issues. Conduct final audits of packaged product as time allows. Interact with customers and auditors. All Team Members Shall Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a way that helps you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management. Continue to grow job-specific knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. What You Bring High school diploma or GED preferred. Competence in inspection procedures and the use of measuring equipment for your classification level. Ability to successfully complete the \"C\" level Inspector Technician training program. Good communication skills, including reading, writing and speaking English. Computer proficiency. Basic math skills. Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental, VSP vision 401(k): Hoffer Plastics matches $0.50 per $1.00 contributed each payroll period, up to 6%, plus a Safe Harbor contribution equal to 3% of annual eligible earnings Paid Life Insurance:5 times basic annual salary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Time Off: 2 weeks paid vacation, up to 5 days of Illinois Paid Leave, and 9 paid holidays Reimbursements: tuition, prescription safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and fitness Physical Requirements Usually stand / walk most of the workday. Occasionally sit, stoop, kneel and crouch. Frequently lift, push and pull up to 30–50 lbs. Regularly use specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally use finger / hand movements and keyboarding. Ready to go \"All In\" for people, plastics and purpose? Hoffer Plastics Corporation: There's a part of us in Every Piece. Hoffer Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hoffer Plastics