Quality Inspector Weights and Measures

OVERVIEW

FRANKLIN INDUSTRIES is looking to hire a Weights and Measures Inspector to its Quality team. This position is essential to the companys success by collaborating with the quality team production departments and other company stakeholders to ensure our customers receive a quality product.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Back-up to Quality Manager for critical daily tasks and incidents
• Emergency Back-up for the Mill Inspector
• Ensure daily checks on scales are being performed and conduct annual calibrations
• Hold production managers responsible for preventive maintenance on the scales
• Ensure that all permits necessary for operating scales are maintained and posted as required
• Present for startup of daily mill operations in conjunction with the Mill Inspector
• Direct and provide guidance to the Mill Inspector as needed.
• Responsible for inspecting material as it proceeds through the Mill and Shear processes
• Observe and maintain all tolerances on mill products
• Communicate potential problems to downstream production departments
• Report and document product dimensions
• Perform ISO Audits assigned
• Perform gage calibration to ANSI standards throughout the plant and document in Gage Tracker Database as needed
• Perform weekly physical properties testing (Tensile)
• Train Mill Inspector How to Perform Tensile Tests
• Inspect material for powder coating and galvanizing at least twice daily
• Inspect product samples before shipment to customers complete certification of those samples and ensure those samples truly represent the product line
• Provide feedback/findings to ensure proper adjustments and verify the effectiveness of the adjustments made
• Investigate and determine the amount and scope of nonconforming products in production departments
• Tag nonconforming material and notify Material Review Board (MRB) of occurrences
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Previous experience performing quality inspections throughout and after the production process is necessary
• Previous experience in completing certificates of conformance is necessary
• Formal training in product quality management is preferred
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment especially in a steel mill would be a plus.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be a self-starter and be able to stay on-task with little-to-no supervision
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally both in writing and verbally
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic geometry and algebra at a proficient level as it applies to practical applications in a manufacturing environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a safety-sensitive position which requires the employee to work around and/or operate heavy machinery. This position will require the employee to work around moving mechanical parts and vibrations. This position will require the employee to be in the presence of fumes gasses fluids and chemicals. PPE including but not limited to: hard hat safety glasses hearing protection steel toe boots and gloves are required to perform this job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee in this position is required to perform the following tasks either with or without (a) reasonable accommodation(s) as defined by the ADA:

• Must be able to sit stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to bend crouch and kneel at times
• Must be able to climb onto and off of equipment
• Must be able to lift: 5-50 lbs on a frequent basis and 50 lbs on an occasional basis
• Must be able to use arms wrists hands and/or fingers for various repetitive motions
• Must have good eye acuity depth perception and field of vision

STARTING PAY - Between $18 and $26/hour depending on experience. (OT is paid at 1.5x pay after 40 hours). New employees are eligible for merit raises and more cross training opportunities after passing their 90-day probationary period.

The following incentives are also available:

• Bonus and production incentives
• Referral bonuses
• Paid holidays

BENEFITS - available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• $15 K Life Insurance paid for by company
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Other benefits also offered

ABOUT FRANKLIN INDUSTRIES

In 1901 Franklin Rolling Mill & Foundry Company was founded in Franklin PA. Right in the middle of Steel Country Franklin Industries is less than two hours from Pittsburgh where Andrew Carnegies steel empire ruled the steel industry in the early 20th century.

Were another two hours from Johnstown PA where the first steel rails for the railroad (our raw material) were made. Steel rails linked Chicago and New York together with high-capacity rails creating Americas manufacturing powerhouse.

Our families have made an honest living in quality manufacturing for generations and are proud to continue that great tradition.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

It is the policy of Franklin Industries to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

The HR Department is required to check the criminal background of all job offerees. Having a criminal record does not block an applicant from securing a job at Franklin Industries. We review all criminal records on a case-by-case basis.

The HR Department sends all job offerees to an external testing site for a physical (vitals vision and hearing) and a drug screen. Securing the job is contingent on passing the physical and the drug screen.