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SAINT GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS C In-Process Inspector in Plymouth, Minnesota
Why do we need you ? toThis position is responsible for ensuring that the building of products follows the appropriate work instructions, drawings, and equipment settings and all required testing is completed in order to meet or exceed the specifications of our customer. This position is for 1st shift - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Work with the leads, process coordinators, and fellow cleanroom personnel to ensure that all SOPs and work instructions are being followed in the manufacturing and the assembly of products. Offer ideas for continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, and Delivery. Verify that all components pulled coincide with the picklist in the device history record, and that all lot numbers on the components match the lot number on the device history record Verify that the customer drawing and the Eng. Drwg. (when applicable) match the batch record. Verify the product meets customer requirements by performing a first-piece inspection on each step of the production process. Verify and record all machine set-ups are correct (when applicable). Properly complete all required paperwork. Verify all required testing has been completed during and at the end of each shift as defined in SOPs. Completing 100% visual final inspections verifying assemblies are meeting the customer expectations. Fill in for the Quality Inspectors in their absence. Verify that non-conforming product has been scrapped or re-worked. Assist in coaching team members in quality decisions. Work closely with Lead, Process-Coordinators and Quality inspectors in quality decisions. Verify packaging is correct before sending product out of the cleanroom (i.e. no F/M in pouches, labeled properly, pouches sealed etc.). Is this job for you ? Have good communication skills written and verbal when addressing quality issues with the leads, process coordinators, quality inspectors and production associates. Able to do visual inspections at a distance 12" to 18 "on a light table, measuring, and verifying assemblies are essential to job. Able to read and understand all SOPs and work instructions required in the manufacturing and inspection of all products in order to meet or exceed customer expectations. Know how to read and understand blueprints. Must be able to read a Tappi Chart in order to meet acceptable inspection criteria for Gel, carbons, and loose foreign material. Must be able to read a tape measures and verify job layouts Able to operate effectively as part of a team working with the Leads, Production Personnel, Process Coordinators, Quality Inspector, Manufacturing Engineers, Engineering, Warehouse, Scheduling and the Quality Manager. Able to make quality decisions with limited assistance and understand where to go if unsure. Must be able to review product labels using the customer and engineering drawings. A team ready to welcome you We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Ourmenu of flexible optionsincludes, but is not limited to: Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG) Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends Employee Recognition Programs PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle Steps to join us At Saint-Gobain,Safety is our #1 Priority!Saint-Gobain's Life Sciences Medical Components manufacturing facility in Portage, Wisconsin is a custom silicone medical component manufacturer and leading supplier of co-developed polymer solutions to the medical device industry. Combining our extensive material science knowledge with our extrusion and molding capabilities, our engineers work with our customers to develop innovative solutions for the most demanding healthcare products around the world. A little more about us Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world's leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life's critical moments. Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we've learned working together makes good ideas, great ones. With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths. Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you're empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career and make that vision a reality. Invent yourself at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences; and together, we'll create a better life. To make sure nothing is forgotten Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Qualifications and Physical Demands: Strong team player Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to push, pull and lift 25 lbs. on a regular basis Ability to stand, walk, bend, push and pull objects (weighing up to 35 lbs.) for 8 hours during your shift Prior Manufacturing of Disposable Bio-Processing Containers or Manufacturing Inspection Experience is preferred. Able to do visual inspections at a distance of 12" to 18" on a light table. Legal Statement Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.