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Inspector for 3rd shift

Inspector

Keystone Powdered Metal Company, a part of the Sumitomo Electric Group, is currently seeking an experienced full-time Inspector for our Third shift at Cherryville, NC location. This person will report to the Quality Supervisor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

· Perform operations necessary to visually inspect and sort powdered metal parts for defects.

· Accurately visually inspect and sort powdered metal parts for defects using necessary tools.

· Accurately observe, measure, record, and move parts to ensure product quality.

· Provide accurate documentation of operation.

· Provide active input to continuous process improvement.

· Within a team environment, effectively and safely perform all functions to maximize inspection operations and team harmony

· Effectively communicate job-related information.

· Maintain a clean, organized work area

· Work with and assist other areas.

· Actively participate in the training of others and aid in the evaluation.

· Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

· Ability to read and write. Must be able to comprehend procedures, process documents, and work instructions.

· Must be able to write sufficiently to document the process

· Ability to visually detect small objects from a short distance, requiring corrected 20 - 20 vision or better.

· Use precision measuring equipment, methods, and techniques, record and interpret results.

· Thorough knowledge of all applicable process documentation.

· Exhibit positive team behaviors.

The base salary range for this position is $15/hour to $18.00/hour.​

Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation and benefits package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

About Our Company

Keystone Powdered Metal Company a world leader in the Powdered Metal Industry has an opening for an Inspector at its Cherryville NC location. Since 1927 Keystone has pioneered many advancements in technology and products in the PM industry. Today Keystone is part of Sumitomo Electric’s Industrial Materials segment which has thirteen P/M companies located in nine different countries around the world. Keystone operates plants in St. Marys and Lewis Run, Pennsylvania, and Cherryville North Carolina.

About Sumitomo Electric Group

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com and our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/). Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric).

Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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