Finishing & Final Inspection Operator

About Us

Yokohama TWS is a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, and motorcycles segments. We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand. We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity.

This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers, all while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet.

Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day. We are a global company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 countries worldwide with 6,700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 13 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with revenues of about 860.5 billion yen, over 28,000 people around the globe and operations in more than 120 countries.

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done the right way, join us. We offer plenty of opportunities to grow in a dynamic and easy-going environment.

The position supports quality and production departments to assure product quality meets required standards through visual inspection and final product control, according to inspection methods (visual, RRO). Verifies conformance of the product, works according to technical norms, quality and safety procedures. Rectifies quality variations of the product by performing repairs identified by graders and interested parties within the quality department.

• Inspect and rectify gaps in product quality to assure required standards
• Classification, repair, and quality sorting of defects following the CVI
• Product parameter measurement, quality category selection, marking and proper identification
• Record keeping and necessary documentation together with the inspection process
• Complete inspection activities and provide real-time feedback to responsible parties on adverse trends of product quality
• Recommend any necessary adjustments and changes to production processes
• Selection of tires for run out test, radial force variation test, disk/rim preparation; maintain machines; transport tires with forklifts or manually
• Transport tires to the repair area, prepare tools, and grade repaired tires
• Painting of tires for final appearance
• Maintain 5S standards in the workstation

• High School Diploma
• Quality experience preferred
• Good physical condition (occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to use gauges and measurement tools
• Crane Training
• Pallet Jack Certification

• This is a general description of the role – other duties and responsibilities can be defined and assigned by the role manager during the course of employment.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• HSA/FSA Options
• 401K with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteer Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance

Yokohama TWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

• Quality Inspection Experience
• Quality Control Experience
• Heavy Material Handling
• Meets Physical Requirements
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment