Finishing & Final Inspection Operator

About Us

We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments. We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand. We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet.

Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day. We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6.700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 13 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us! We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.

General Job Description

The position is supporting of quality and production department assuring the product quality meet required standards, through visual inspection and final product control, according to inspection methods (visual, RRO), verifying the conformity of the product, working according to technical norms, quality and safety procedures. Rectify quality variations of the product by doing repairs identified by the graders and interested parties within the quality department.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and rectify the gaps of product quality in order to assure required standards

• Classification, repair, and quality sorting of defects following the CVI

• Product parameter measurement, quality category selection, marking and proper identification

• Record keeping and conduct necessary documentation together with the inspection process

• Complete inspection activities and provide real-time feedback to responsible parties on adverse trends of product quality

• Recommend any necessary adjustments and changes to production processes

• Selection of tires for run out test, radial force variation test, disk/rim preparation, maintaining the machines, transportation of tires with forklifts or manually

• Transport the tires to the repair area, prepare tools, grading of repaired tires

• Painting of tires for final tire appearance

• Maintain 5S standards in the workstation

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Quality experience preferred
• Good physical condition (occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to use gauges and measurement tools
• Crane Training
• Pallet Jack Certification

Note:

• This is a general description of the role – other duties and responsibilities can be defined and assigned by the role manager during the course of employment.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• HSA/FSA Options
• 401K with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteer Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Yokohama TWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

You should be proficient in:

• Quality Inspection Experience
• Quality Control Experience
• Heavy Material Handling
• Meets Physical Requirements
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment