Quality Auditor

Silgan Dispensing Systems•North Smithfield, RI

About The Position

Position Summary: Position is responsible for ensuring product meets Silgan, Slatersville customer specifications. Functions: Performs first piece inspection utilizing various inspection techniques and instruments. Performs activities in accordance with the quality plan and applicable quality, manufacturing, and safety procedures. Reports unusually high percent of defective parts. Performs in process audits to visual standards. Determines product conformance. If non-conforming, identifies inspection status and reviews prior production. Ensures conformance to molding line clearance and order packet information. Assists operators in training and development in areas of quality and decision-making. Maintains a neat and orderly work area, keeping walkways and aisles clear. Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and trash removal. When work in primary classification is not available, may perform other duties according to skill and availability.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Solid understanding of test equipment
Minimum of 2-5 years of inspection and/or production experience
Strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts including fractions, ratios, and proportions
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information

Responsibilities

Performs first piece inspection utilizing various inspection techniques and instruments.
Performs activities in accordance with the quality plan and applicable quality, manufacturing, and safety procedures.
Reports unusually high percent of defective parts.
Performs in process audits to visual standards.
Determines product conformance.
If non-conforming, identifies inspection status and reviews prior production.
Ensures conformance to molding line clearance and order packet information.
Assists operators in training and development in areas of quality and decision-making.
Maintains a neat and orderly work area, keeping walkways and aisles clear.
Performs general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and trash removal.
When work in primary classification is not available, may perform other duties according to skill and availability.
Ensuring that quality issues arising from their own activities are managed according to the QMS, customer requirements, the quality policy and procedures, and good management practices.
Bring about change to the QMS (including corrective actions) in conjunction with Silgan top management and the Quality Manager.
Ensure clear and effective communication with coworkers and supervisors to maintain the integrity of the quality management processes.