Summary

Performs onsite dimensional and visual inspection activities, in a metrology laboratory environment, utilizing a wide ranges of inspection devices and automated machinery. Supports manufacturing goals of on time delivery of quality products to our diverse customer base. Maintains strict standards via adherence to specifications, tolerances, and processes using inspection and auditing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Use the CMM to measure part dimensions

· Perform inspection(s) of products to determine conformance to all specifications.

· Utilize various measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, gages and other handheld measuring devices for open set ups

· Use an Optical Comparator for measurement of parts and characteristics

· Use video measurement equipment to measure part dimensions

· Understand and perform to all current quality standards

· Communicate inspection results effectively with co-workers and supervisors

· Keep machines and work area clean and organized at all times

· General maintenance of CMM machines as needed

· Perform safe operation of CMM machines

· Complete all required paperwork

· Abide by and support all safety and quality system requirements

· Provide good feedback and promote good communication

· Note: Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Blue print reading, GD&T (ASME Y 14.5 any year published) knowledge is much preferred

· Previous role in quality department for machining facility is preferred

· The ability to work in a team environment

· Strong attention to detail

· Able to communicate verbally and in writing

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The qualification requirements are:

· Able to measure parts using a variety of inspection equipment (e.g. micrometers, calipers, gage pins, thread gages, etc.) to verify part features

· Understand and use GD&T concepts like position, profile, and flatness

· Have a basic understanding of machining processes to support communications of findings to the production floor

· Accurately completes all required paperwork

· Able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, vendors and customers

· Able to read and understand drawings, specifications, and documentation

Education and/or Experience

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Experience with engineering drawings utilizing GD&T, ASME Y 14.5 (any year published)

· Needs to be comfortable working in AS9100 manufacturing environment.

· Previous experience in dimensional inspection of machined parts is preferred

· Previous experience operating or programming CMM machines a plus

Language Skills

· Able to read and comprehend customer and regulatory specifications/instructions

· Able to read company correspondences and memos

· Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization as needed

Reasoning Ability

· Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written instructions and common oral instructions

· Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in common, and some special, situations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to load.

Additional Notes

ALIGN PRECISION is an Equal Opportunity Employer and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ALIGN PRECISION are employed on an at-will basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instruction or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements for this position?

Experience:

• GD&T: 5 years (Preferred)
• CMM in a CNC shop: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tuscaloosa, AL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person