Find & Apply For Quality Inspector / Technician Jobs in Ayden, North Carolina

Principal Purpose of Job The Quality Assurance Lead runs quality on the shift. The QA Lead leads the QA Inspectors and is the first point of decision on defects, so that product and material meet customer requirements and quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. The Quality Assurance Supervisor owns the quality function. The QA Lead carries out that system on the floor: training and directing inspectors, making disposition calls quickly and with data, and escalating to the QA Supervisor what needs further attention. Key Accountabilities Product to standard. Product, packaging, and material on the shift meet the company and customer standard. Nonconforming product is held, not shipped. Defect decisions. Inspectors and production get a prompt, documented decision on defects, so quality questions do not stall lines. Inspector capability. QA Inspectors are trained and signed off at their level, and work to the same standard on every shift. Retains. Production retains are taken, stored, archived, and scrapped correctly. Escalation. Issues that need further attention are raised with the QA Supervisor and management before product ships. Duties and Responsibilities Lead the QA Inspectors on the shift and serve as their resource for defect decisions. Lead on-the-job quality training for QA Inspectors. Perform AQL quality checks against technical drawings and specifications. Measure product with measurement tools and record data in Excel. Disposition defects in finished goods before shipment. Audit production retains for proper retention, archiving, and scrap. Participate in resolving production, vendor, and customer quality issues. Identify continual improvement opportunities and support improvement projects with the QA Supervisor. Other duties as assigned by management. Minimum Knowledge and Skill Requirements High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred. 3+ years in a manufacturing environment, including 1+ years in Quality. Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; Quality leadership preferred. Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); experience with statistics preferred. Ability to prepare and analyze reports, data, charts, and graphs; Excel experience preferred. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. Knowledge of PPE in the workplace. Strong attention to detail. Experience in the consumer products industry preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to work a full 12-hour shift on a manufacturing floor. Ability to frequently lift components weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to frequently walk the production floor and stand for extended periods. Ability to step up onto production platforms during audits. Ability to see details at close range to detect defects.

How to apply:

Apply through Indeed with a current resume. Use of AI in our hiring process : CMI Plastics uses AI-assisted tools to help organize and screen applications against the requirements listed in this posting. AI does not make hiring decisions. Every application that advances, and every application that does not, is reviewed by a person, and all interview and hiring decisions are made by CMI management. If you have questions about this or need an accommodation in the application process, contact us at applications@cmiplastics.com. CMI Plastics is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Can you work a 12 hour shift? Can you withstand extreme environmental temperatures?

Experience:

Leadership:

1 year (Required) manufacturing : 3 years (Required) Quality assurance: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person