ENTRY LEVEL PRODUCT INSPECTOR

This position is located in Ironwood Michigan


No Experience Necessary!


Steady and Consistent Schedule!


Never Work Holidays!


New Shift Premium!


Ironwood Plastics is the place for you!


Want to be a part of a world class injection molding company? Enjoy working in an environment where respect, trust, good communication, teamwork and excellence is valued and where everyone is learning and involved?


WHO WE ARE:


Ironwood Plastics, a division of CTB Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is focused on delivering products that exceed expectations. We are proud to be IATF16949 certified. Our success and top market share comes from our exceptional quality and flexibility to change and implement systems specific to the customer needs or industry. Ironwood is a family-oriented company and has a long history going back 44 years. And, as a team member, you will play an integral role in our pursuit of World Class performance in these markets!


Our Vision: Inspired Engineering. Precision Results®


WHAT WE OFFER:


Exciting innovative, collaborative, and family-oriented work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules.


  • Challenging and progressive career development
  • Competitive salaries – this position comes with paid training and increases as you learn
  • Immediate participation in 401(k)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package with eligibility 30 days after you start
  • Best practice PTO policies and 10 paid holidays
  • Open communication

WHAT YOU’LL DO:


Entry Level Product Inspectors will learn to run machines, visually and dimensionally inspect product, package product and problem solve. Each level of Product Inspector requires a higher level of understanding of these skills


ACCOUNTABILITIES IN THE ROLE:


  • Adheres to all company policies and procedures. All Quality Systems procedures and work instructions are consistently followed.
  • Visual Inspection of parts
  • Operate Presses in semi-operation mode
  • Ensure machines are cycling properly at the lowest possible cycle time.
  • Ensure materials needed at the press are stocked (Raw material, boxes, inserts, etc.), especially at shift change, without overstocking.
  • Clean up of work areas
  • Ensure that support personnel are notified of problems/questions
  • Communicate all problems to on-coming personnel
  • Maintain job documentation
  • Dimensional checking of parts
  • Ensure proper inventory of parts (perform shift counts, minimize overruns)
  • Quick response to Machine Alarms/Repair
  • Assist other shift personnel as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:


  • High School Diploma or its equivalent.
  • Clear Penmanship
  • Good vision to spot defects
  • Good Hand to Eye Coordination/Dexterity
  • The training process is challenging and requires the ability to learn new skills
  • Able to use Microsoft products (MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel). Able to effectively use company ERP system (IQMS) in areas that pertain to your responsibilities.

REPORTS TO:


Production Team Leader


CORE HOURS:


  • Ironwood Plastics offers three shifts, one to suit anyone’s needs! All shifts run Monday – Friday
  • Day Shift – 6:45 am to 3:15 pm
  • Afternoon Shift 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm ($1.50/hr shift premium offered)
  • Night Shift 10:45 pm to 7:15 am ($2.00/hr shift premium offered)

TYPICAL WORK WEEK:


All shifts run Monday through Friday. You receive a 30 minute unpaid lunch and a 10 minute paid break.


DIRECT REPORTS:


There are no direct reports.


TRAVEL:


None


HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? CONTACT US TODAY! Email: Theresa.Turula@ironwood.com


Ironwood Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.


Assistance for application completion is available by contacting 906-932-7508.

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