Production Inspector

Southworth International Group, Inc., located in Manila, AR, has an immediate opening for a Production Inspector

Southworth is the world’s largest manufacturer of ergonomic material handling equipment for vertical lifting and work positioning. Our products are designed to improve worker productivity while reducing the potential for worker injuries. Anywhere that workers are lifting and positioning items, handling pallets, working with parts in containers or transporting loads in a factory or warehouse, Southworth has a product to make the job faster, safer, and easier.

We realize that our success is a direct result of the efforts of our talented and dedicated employees. To ensure continued success we take extra care to make sure that careers at Southworth are financially, intellectually, emotionally, and socially rewarding for all. We offer a generous time off policy, 401k match, affordable health and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, development plans for career growth, and a fun engaged workforce!

The Production Inspector is responsible for inspection of products or units for compliance with blueprints and specifications including weight test requirements. This position is located at our Manila, AR facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect production and finished goods or units for compliance with blueprints and other specifications in order to communicate findings with production personnel
• Occasionally interpret job routes and ensure instructions are followed in the work area
• Interpret all weld symbols and instructions and distinguish weld quality
• Inspect painted units for good paint processes and paint quality
• Provide department employees with guidance, direction and technical assistance with correcting/avoiding errors
• Develop and maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Provide customer satisfaction through quality inspections of work in process, and final inspection in shipping
• Represent the shop floor at quality meetings and on improvement teams as required to ensure customer satisfaction
• Perform other duties and complete other assignments as may be required or assigned

Qualifications – Skills and Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience reading and understanding blueprints, welding techniques, painting and metal fabrication
• Developed communication skills and computer proficiency MS Office
• Experience communicating errors and error-prevention techniques through personal interaction based on trust, respect, communication, problem solving with individuals and the team
• Ability to stand for 8 to 10 hours while performing the job
• Ability to lift to 30 to 60 lbs safely and consistently
• Must be able to bend, twist, reach, and grasp items for inspection

Personal Characteristics

• Interpersonal and influence skills through demonstrated succinct and professional communications
• Ability to learn Southworth’s product offering, specifications, and options, with an ability to comprehend the customer’s application and recommend the appropriate solution.
• Ability to work independently and take appropriate initiative under minimal supervision
• Proven critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills
• Solid team-building skills and team player
• Proven presentation skills and emotional intelligence
• Optimistic with a can-do attitude and the ability to work well in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Works well under pressure

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

We’re only hiring those authorized to work in the United States. We do not currently sponsor immigration visas.

SIGI does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of SIGI.