Coating Line Inspector

About Wolverine Advanced Materials

Wolverine Advanced Materials produces and sells performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals used in gaskets for automotive & industrial applications; automotive brake noise insulators and NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) damping solutions for automotive.

Wolverine employs approximately 600 people worldwide and has manufacturing operations in Virginia, Florida, Germany, and China, as well as sales & technical offices in Michigan, Germany, Japan, China, Brazil, and India.

Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of Center Rock Capital, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer–coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.

Center Rock Capital is a company where they see potential where others may not look; and as a team we can find the right solution to the right challenge.

For more information, visit centerrockcp.com or wamglobal.com.

About the role

The Coating Line Inspector checks rubber-coated material for defects and makes sure it meets specifications. You will report to the Production Supervisor and work with the coating line team on setups, changeovers, and coil handling. This role plays a crucial part in keeping quality, traceability, and production records accurate.

What you'll do

• Inspect coated material by sight and touch for defects such as bond failure, scratches, bubbles, and blemishes
• Check material against dimensional specifications and measure thickness with micrometers
• Record defects in the defect log and complete Nonconforming Condition Reports (NCRs) when needed
• Review Job Sheets and Standard Manufacturing Procedures (SMPs) for setup requirements
• Cut samples at the start and end of each master coil
• Record line speed, thickness, chemical mixtures, and bond results in our ERP system (Plexus)
• Enter master coil and rubber drum label data for inventory and traceability
• Help with line startup, shutdown, changeovers, and master coil removal and replacement
• Label finished coils with footage, material grade, and date
• Keep tools, equipment, and the work area clean and safe

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers
• Basic computer and keyboard skills
• Solid math skills, including fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram instructions
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to doing it right the first time
• A team player who communicates well with coworkers and other departments
• Manufacturing, inspection, or quality experience is a plus

Schedule and Work Environment

• Must be able to work any shift, including weekends and mandatory overtime as needed.
• • This position is for 3rd shift: 11 pm to 7 am.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision and depth perception
• The work involves moving machinery, fumes or airborne particles, humid conditions, and occasional work at heights. Noise levels are moderate.

What We Offer

• Pay Range: $20.67/hr. to $21.39/hr.
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, etc.
• Stable employment with an established global manufacturer

**Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**