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2nd/3rd Shift Inspector - Direct

Lear Corporation
Kenansville, NC, US, 28349, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 May 2025

About the role

 

Job Title:  Inspector  

 

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Inspection Supervisor/ Team Lead, this person is responsible for the inspection of finished fabric. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This is a representative sample -- not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.

  • Ensure a safe work environment and identify training opportunities to reduce accidents and employee injuries.
  • Ensure that daily production goals
  • Position full horse and move empty horse aside
  • Align training end of fabric with leading end and use of Swiftack to fasten ends
  • Start machine. Give attention to fabric running; inspect for defects, according to SOP
  • Use scissors to cut bad seams or defects
  • Use sewing machine to sew fabric. Use tape to mask seams on both sides of fabric if required
  • Use Swiftack and/or china marker to “flag” defects
  • Record defects in the basic inspection system and bring to the attention of the supervisor or lead any questionable material
  • Place empty tube, cut swatch, tape tube (if required) engage fabric, measure width and attach piece of ticket
  • Verify arrow direction on initial roll of lot. Doff full roll
  • Cut sample for lab; collect paperwork, record production, fill out grade form and deliver paperwork and swatches to worktable and log in lab samples
  • Receive verbal instructions, get work tools, store them as well as get supplies
  • Fill Swiftack thread sewing machine and other tasks
  • Maintain good housekeeping in work area
  • Pay attention to detail
  • Effectively execute tasks
  • Communicate effectively
  • Lean manufacturing experience is strongly desired

ABILITY TO

  • Ability to accurately and consistently follow detailed procedures.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in a fast- paced environment.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work such as moving and lifting equipment, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
  • Ability to grasp concepts presented within a reasonable time.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Understand and follow quality and safety standards.
  • Pay attention to detail
  • Effectively execute tasks

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED

 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Required during production duties:

  • Eye protection

 

  • Hearing Protection

 

  • Steel toe/ Non-Slip shoes

 

  • Reflective Vest (where applicable)

 

 

NOTICE

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. Other job duties may be assigned as needed. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential

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Lear Corporation

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