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0781 Inspector - Direct

Lear Corporation
Kenansville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
Job Title: Inspector

Summary

Under the direction of the Inspection Supervisor/ Team Lead, this person is responsible for the inspection of finished fabric.

Essential Functions

This is a representative sample -- not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.

  • Ensure a safe work environment and identify training opportunities to reduce accidents and employee injuries.
  • Ensure that daily production goals
  • Position full horse and move empty horse aside
  • Align training end of fabric with leading end and use of Swiftack to fasten ends
  • Start machine. Give attention to fabric running; inspect for defects, according to SOP
  • Use scissors to cut bad seams or defects
  • Use sewing machine to sew fabric. Use tape to mask seams on both sides of fabric if required
  • Use Swiftack and/or china marker to “flag” defects
  • Record defects in the basic inspection system and bring to the attention of the supervisor or lead any questionable material
  • Place empty tube, cut swatch, tape tube (if required) engage fabric, measure width and attach piece of ticket
  • Verify arrow direction on initial roll of lot. Doff full roll
  • Cut sample for lab; collect paperwork, record production, fill out grade form and deliver paperwork and swatches to worktable and log in lab samples
  • Receive verbal instructions, get work tools, store them as well as get supplies
  • Fill Swiftack thread sewing machine and other tasks
  • Maintain good housekeeping in work area
  • Pay attention to detail
  • Effectively execute tasks
  • Communicate effectively
  • Lean manufacturing experience is strongly desired

ABILITY TO

  • Ability to accurately and consistently follow detailed procedures.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in a fast- paced environment.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work such as moving and lifting equipment, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
  • Ability to grasp concepts presented within a reasonable time.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Understand and follow quality and safety standards.
  • Pay attention to detail
  • Effectively execute tasks

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Responsibilities

Job Description

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

Required during production duties:

  • Eye protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • Steel toe/ Non-Slip shoes
  • Reflective Vest (where applicable)

NOTICE

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. Other job duties may be assigned as needed. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

DISCLAIMER

Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job profile is not a comprehensive job description. It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope.

Lear Corporation is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law.

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