What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Operator I (Night Shift) (Premium Eligible) position at HL-GA Battery Company LLC?
Summary
The Quality Operator is responsible for verifying product quality by performing inspections on the production line. The incumbent verifies on-going conformance with established quality standards and rejects non-conforming parts for inconsistent color, function, fit and cosmetic defects.
Responsibilities
Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE for a period of up to 12 hours:
The Quality Operator is responsible for verifying product quality by performing inspections on the production line. The incumbent verifies on-going conformance with established quality standards and rejects non-conforming parts for inconsistent color, function, fit and cosmetic defects.
Responsibilities
- Support the Quality Department in maintaining the highest quality standards for all products and finished goods.
- Inspect finished products before transitioning to the next department or holding area
- Documenting quality assurance activities and creating audit reports
- Making recommendations for improvement
- Conducting layered audits and quality checks
- Generating detailed quality reports as necessary
- Identifying visual defects and contributing to quality decisions
- Follow all environmental, health and safety policies.
- Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards
- Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
- Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED
- This position supports continuous manufacturing operations. Employees are expected to demonstrate consistent attendance, punctuality, and reliability to ensure safe and efficient production operations.
- Team members must be able to work scheduled shifts; overtime as required and maintain dependable attendance in accordance with company attendance policies.
- 1 years previous quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated reliable work history and consistent attendance in prior employment.
- Identify visual defects and contribute to quality decisions
- Properly use quality gauges, tools and devices
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in math, reading and writing
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail while monitoring automated equipment in a continuous production environment.
Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE for a period of up to 12 hours:
- Safety glasses
- Steel-toed shoes
- Nitrile gloves
- Ear protection
- Cleanroom suit
- Lift, push, and pull materials or equipment up to 20 pounds
- Occasionally twist, bend, and reach overhead
- Sit and/or stand for extended periods
- Use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, and computer systems
- Work may involve handling or working in proximity to hazardous materials and regulated industrial chemicals.
- Exposure to chemical vapors, dust, or other controlled substances may occur depending on process assignment.
- Strict adherence to company safety policies and OSHA Hazard Communication requirements is mandatory.
- Employees must properly wear and maintain assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times within designated areas.
- Required PPE may include respirators, chemical-resistant garments, gloves, eye protection, face shields, or other equipment determined by process and risk assessment.