Agricultural Inspector jobs in Rockford, IL

Arnold Magnetic Technologies is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance permanent magnets, flexible composites, electromagnets, magnetic assemblies, and precision thin metal foils. Arnold's magnets, metals, and systems are used in high-efficiency electric motors and generators, sensors, batteries, and more.

Brief Summary of Position:

Perform duties and tasks to set-up and operate all areas of magnetic and physical inspection of sintered and cast products, including packing of product, as required.

Responsibilities:

• Work from written and verbal instructions, read and interpret blue prints.
• Coordinate with engineering on getting magnetic curves, as required by customer. 
• Measure flux levels and record results in the Quality Management System. 
• Magnetize or demagnetize parts as required.  
• Prepare and maintain inspection records. 
• Dispose of scrap in the proper location. 
• Move parts to next operation as indicated by work instructions
• Work to ensure AQL’s / magnetic testing is performed within 24 hours of job arriving in department.
• Complete documentation without error according to requirements of the quality system.
• Visually and dimensionally inspect magnetic and physical characteristics of products according to stated inspection procedure.
• Record dimensional and test results, count and report rejects on inspected parts as per the quality system.
• Dispose of scrap in the proper location using proper identification as per the quality system
• Pack magnetized parts based on standard procedures or special instructions, including visual inspection of product. 
• Complete documentation without error according to requirements of quality management system.
• Maintained work area so as to keep it in a clean, safe and orderly condition. 
• Perform miscellaneous duties, as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities: 

• None

Required Technical/Job Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment. 
• Experience in inspection and/or packing required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings / blue prints and routing information to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to manage time and work flow to best optimize efficiency for department and self with minimal direction from Operations Manager.
• Strong personal organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.

Education Requirements:

Beneficial Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong computer skills.
• Strong analytical/reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with other departments; good communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Working Conditions:

• Standard work week is Monday through Friday, hours to be consistent with business unit; some off hours work expected
• Generally working production environment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 - 40 pounds 
• Must be able to climb ladders and use hand-trucks
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Working around magnetic fields, may not have any metal implants or pacemaker.

Machines/Equipment Used:

• Computer with job related software.
• General Office Equipment.