MSA Safety

Global producer of industrial safety equipment

Production Worker - Inspection

Inspection & TestUpdated on Oct 30

Full-timePittsfield, NH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 6 months of inspection experience.
Experience identifying, documenting, and communicating defects, nonconformities, and quality concerns.
Experience reviewing and interpreting specifications, work instructions, manufacturing standards, drawings, or quality requirements.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify workmanship, material, and assembly defects.
Ability to accurately document inspection findings and complete quality-related records.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate quality issues to production personnel.
Ability to work collaboratively with production, quality, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Inspect coats, pants, and liners to ensure garment construction is correct and all components and options are attached in the correct locations.
Complete nonconformance tags with the information operators need to repair or recut garments.
Perform full visual inspections of garments for all standard features.
Verify garments have the correct lettering, options, materials, trim package, and other specifications.
Complete inspection slips and attach them to garments when defects are found.
Identify material defects, missed stitches, and incorrect or missing options, and return garments to the production line for rework or recut.
Maintain a cohesive team environment.
Establish effective communication between inspection, production, and other internal departments, and coordinate inspection activities to ensure high-quality output.
Maintain communication with internal customers.
Assist inspection and production associates with problem-solving and inquiries, and handle escalated customer issues.
Recommend and assist in implementing unit goals and objectives.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards, and goals.
Collaborate on process and procedure changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of inspection processes.
Participate in 5 Why investigations when necessary and in Kaizen events.
Attend departmental KPI meetings.
Provide training.
Restore 6S.

Desired Qualifications

Experience inspecting sewn products, textiles, garments, apparel, or tactical gear.
Experience making disposition decisions regarding rework or repair of nonconforming products.
Experience completing nonconformance reports, corrective action documentation, and root-cause investigations.
Experience participating in Lean Manufacturing, 5 Why investigations, Kaizen events, 6S, or continuous-improvement initiatives.
A high school diploma or GED.

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

1st Shift - 6:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday, Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm and overtime as needed

# of Openings: 1

Now Hiring at our Pittsfield, New Hampshire manufacturing plant for a Production Worker (Inspection).  The responsibility of this role is to inspect coats, pants and liners to ensure construction of the garments are correct and all components/options are attached and in the correct location on the garment.  Will complete nonconformance tags with all necessary information to ensure that the operator has all the necessary information to repair/recut the garment.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining accountability and fostering a cohesive team environment across the inspection and production teams, assisting production team members to clarify what is needed to resolve the issue discovered during inspection, ensuring the personal performance plan is set, maintained and continuously improved, communicating process improvement solutions, and participating in huddles as needed.

Perform a full visual inspection of the garment for all standard features.
Verify garments have the correct lettering, options, materials, trim package, etc.
Filling out an inspection slips and attaching to the garment is a defect is found.
Identifying material defects, missed stitches, incorrect/missing options, etc. and returns to the production line for rework or recut.
Maintaining a cohesive team environment.
Establishing effective lines of communications between the inspection and production departments or other internal departments and co-ordinates inspection activities within the inspection department to ensure highest possible quality output.
Maintaining constant communication with internal customers.
Assisting inspection and production associates with problem solving, inquiries, and handles escalated customer issues.
Recommending and assisting in the implementation of unit goals and objectives.
Adhering to compliance of all company policies, procedures, standards, and goals.
Collaboration on process and procedure changes, leading to increased efficiency and effectiveness of inspection processes.
Problem Solving: Participates in 5 Why investigations when necessary. Kaizen events.
Attending KPI departmental meetings.
Training.
Restoration for 6S.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (All Levels):

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Minimum of 6 months of inspection experience.

Experience identifying, documenting, and communicating defects, nonconformities, and quality concerns.

Experience reviewing and interpreting specifications, work instructions, manufacturing standards, drawings, or quality requirements.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify workmanship, material, and assembly defects.

Ability to accurately document inspection findings and complete quality-related records.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate quality issues to production personnel.

Ability to work collaboratively with production, quality, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience inspecting sewn products, textiles, garments, apparel, tactical gear.

Experience making disposition decisions regarding rework, repair, of nonconforming products.

Experience completing nonconformance reports, corrective action documentation, and root cause investigations.

Experience participating in Lean Manufacturing, 5 Why investigations, Kaizen events, 6S, or continuous improvement initiatives.

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About the Company

MSA Safety

Global producer of industrial safety equipment

MSA Safety Inc. is a global provider of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. It develops, manufactures, and sells items such as gas detection systems, head protection gear, and fall protection devices, serving industrial, military, and construction customers. How its products work: gas detectors monitor air for hazardous gases and trigger alarms; helmets and protective headgear shield the skull; fall-protection gear like harnesses and anchors prevents falls during work at heights. The company differentiates itself through a long history (founded 1914), a wide product range, and a global, trusted reputation that combines equipment with related services and contracts. Its goal is to keep workers safe and protect facilities by providing reliable safety solutions and meeting stringent safety standards.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Founded: 1914

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