DESCRIPTION:

Perform precision mechanical inspection of machined parts and incoming materials to verify compliance to specification. Ensure conformance requirements through the use of calibrated measuring equipment and visual inspection. Interpret customer drawings and specifications, and reference company work instructions and process travelers. Must be able to work off-shift, weekends and holidays when business demands require it. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Basic blueprint reading & shop math (Trigonometry)
• Inspect first off parts from manufacturing work centers
• Collect measurement data for use in First Article Inspection (FAI) reports
• Collect and provide data required for critical part Final Inspection Reports (FIRs)
• Complete customer required part to print data forms and send with parts
• Perform roving in-process inspection of parts being run in Manufacturing
• Perform functional testing (He Leak checking, hydrostatic)
• Inspect in-house and out-sourced in process production run parts
• Review routers to ensure that upstream operations have been completed and signed off
• Complete Discrepant Material Report (DMR) forms for rejected parts
• Inspect incoming purchased parts from compliance to specifications
• Inspect outgoing material for packaging and conformance to requirements
• Perform surface plate and comparator setups
• Fill out and file required reports, logs, databases, forms, and documents
• Report safety or process control concerns to the Inspection Team Leader or Plant Quality Manager
• Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices
• Perform additional related duties as assigned
• Basic CMM alignment & manual CMM measurements

RECOMMENDED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: 

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector Certification desirable.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• 0-2 years’ experience performing in-process and final inspection preferably in a machining, automotive or aerospace business
• Basic knowledge of GD&T preferred            CMM operation experience preferred
• Ability to correctly use and interpret basic measuring tools including weight gauge, micrometer, caliper scale (linear), gauge blocks, thread gauges, and comparative standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB: 

• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor
• Exert up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading dial and digital gages, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts and assemblies
• Ability to differentiate shades and color to identify finish defects
• Able to hear and understand spoken directions
• Able to hear warning bells, tones, and alarms (e.g., forklift, horn, telephone, etc.)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB: 

• High noise levels from operating machines
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
• Breathing fumes, odors, dust, and mist