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Southwire Company · 1 day ago

Inspector, Quality Assurance

Pleasant Prairie, WI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. The Quality Assurance 1 role is responsible for monitoring the quality of wire products to ensure they meet specifications and conducting tests to maintain industry standards.

Consumer GoodsElectrical DistributionElectronicsLightingManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Documents all test and production on required forms, tags, and computer systems

Monitor and record ro production data from iFix system to assign proper rod grade (CTON Rod Mill)

Cuts samples for customers as required in customer specifications and indicated on product specifications

Hold tags and QA samples

Responsible for inspecting and testing the wire during and after its production to make sure it meets industry standards

Responsible for keeping personnel informed if their products do not meet the specification

Responsible for issuing stop tags prohibiting certain wire from being used or sold if it fails to meet all industry standards

Responsible for completing machine checks on all assigned machine and for filling out all related reports

Responsible for keeping work area and equipment clean and in good condition

Responsible for checking to see that the correct PCS tags are used on the finished wire

Responsible for passing tests once a month to ensure that the assistant understands basic testing procedures sufficiently and has kept abreast of all new techniques and procedures

Perform all other duties as assigned

Will be required to cross-train on equipment within your identified workgroup at your facility

Once trained in more complex jobs, may be required to fill the position in the event of absence or vacancy

Will be required to rotate on a set frequency within your workgroup to maintain skill proficiency

Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed

Perform quality checks, as outlined in the process procedures for the machine, and minor maintenance when necessary

Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager

Use the company’s ISO Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities

Responsible to observe Southwire safety rules and maintain good housekeeping

Follow all safety procedures and rules

Properly wear all required PPE

Review and know all Job Hazard Analyses for proper job sequence and hazards associated with the jobs assigned to do

Review and know all Safety Data Sheets for the jobs assigned to do

Maintain all work areas to 5S standards

Perform pre-operation safety inspection and hazard analysis

Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact

Must be able to work in hot and cold environments normally found in a prefabricated building without climate-control

Physical activity associated with daily performance of this job include: balance, climbing, fingering, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, standing, stooping, walking and sitting

Qualification

SAPAdvarisShopfloorMicrosoft OfficeISO Quality SystemQuality AssurancePhysical staminaBilingual in Spanish

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Must have experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Must have knowledge/experience using SAP, Advaris, and Shopfloor

May be required to learn other software systems for this role

Must read, write, and speak English; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs

Must be able to stand and lift heavy loads for long periods of time

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Employee benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Unlimited growth opportunities

Company

Southwire Company

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Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools

Founded in 1937

Carrollton, Georgia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://southwire.com

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