Coating Line Final Inspector

About the role

Inspects coated material for defects and conformance to WAM visual specifications and WTMs by performing the following duties.

What you'll do      

• Visually examines and feels surface of rubber coated or adhesive material to detect defects such as bond failure, scratches, bubbles, and other blemishes.
• Verifies conformance of coated material to dimensional specifications.
• Records all defects on defect log. Ensures defect log accompanies all finished coils.
• Communicates with Coating Line Operators and Supervisors.
• Completes Nonconforming Condition Report (NCR) in the event of excessive defects.
• Retrieves Job Sheet/Standard Manufacturing Procedure (SMP) from Plexus and reviews for setup procedures.
• Uses micrometer to measure material and glue thickness of in-process and sample materials.
• Maintains coating records by documenting line speed, thickness, chemical mixtures, bond results, etc. in Plexus.
• Assists in line setup including responsibilities of back flush, material changeovers, and assurance to Job Sheet/SMP.
• Assists in finished coil removal and startup of new coils.
• Enters information from labels of new master coils and rubber, topcoat/release coating, and/or adhesive drums into Plexus for inventory and traceability purposes.
• Obtains labels for finished coils from Plexus.
• Labels finished coils by listing footage, material grade, and date.
• Assists in startup, shut down, and changeover of coating line.
• Cleans tools, equipment, machines, and work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Knowledge of basic computer and keyboard use. Ability to use measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work any continuous or fixed shift schedule including any day of the calendar week as required for operation of the position and mandatory overtime as implemented by management.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear, and/or smell. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

**Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company