Well established Aerospace Manufacturing company has an immediate need for an experienced Inspector for first piece acceptance. The selected candidate will have at least 8 years of FAI and CMM operational experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Devises and implements various complex methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability, and accuracy of products, processes, and production equipment.

• Reads blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information, such as specified material, surface finish, and dimensions.

• Calculate blueprint dimensions.

• Compares surface finish of work piece to finish on set of standard blocks making fingertip touch comparison to ensure production of specified surface finish.

• Measures dimensions, such as length, height, and distance, between reference points, using precision instruments such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicator, and snap gauge, to ensure product meets specifications.

• Locates reference point on part and measures dimension such as angle, arc, and radii, using combinations of aids, such as surface plate parallel bars, angle plates, gauge blocks, V blocks, sine bars, and precision measuring instrument.

• Ensure that any product that fails any portion of the detailed inspection plan or test requirements are communicated, tagged, and appropriate records are maintained.

• Reports findings to Quality Manager and works with appropriate functional areas to resolve discrepancies.

• Verifies job packet required paperwork (certs are valid and correct, correct blueprint, any specs required and are present and correct, etc.).

• Responsible for visually inspecting parts for FOD and other handling abuse.

Education, Training, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience as a first piece Quality Inspector in an Aerospace environment

• Knowledge of AS9100 certified quality systems.

• Ability to complete First Piece Inspection Forms and Customer Required reports.

• Ability to operate/ program CMM both manual and PC-DMIS based, profilometer, and comparator.

• Familiarity with and ability to use standard inspection tools.

• Experience and competence with MS Windows based software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and perform follow-up assignments as needed.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The noise level can be loud to very loud for short periods when tracking or expediting orders requires plant or manufacturing exposure.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is required to – stand, walk, push, pull, reach

• Overhead, and bend to the floor. – exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and\or exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and\or – exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Machines - physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts – breathing fumes, dust and mist - skin exposure to oils and cutting fluid.

(The essential functions have been provided as examples of types of work performed by team members assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified team members can perform the essential functions of the job. The physical and mental demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

This position requires access to information, or technology, which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a (i) citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., “Green Card Holder”); or (iii) a person admitted to the United States as a refugee, or granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• FAI and CMM operational: 8 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tolleson, AZ 85353: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person