Inspector IV

Kamatics, a division of Kaman, offers a fantastic culture that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and opportunities for career growth through training and support for all team members.

We are searching for a dynamic and motivated Inspector IV to join our team at our Bloomfield, Connecticut location. First shift hours are 6:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday, as business needs currently require one hour of mandatory daily overtime.

We offer competitive pay, and a robust benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k) match up to 5%, wellness days and a one-week paid holiday shutdown during the holidays. Team players with a passion for excellence should apply!

Position Summary:

Perform basic inspection activities of product, materials, first piece inspection and in-process monitoring as assigned. Report to Value Stream Manager/Sr. Team Leader on work assignments to meet production schedules. Report to Quality Assurance Supervisor regarding quality issues. Assign tasks to inspectors to ensure that production schedules are met.

Responsibilities:

• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of various mechanical components and assemblies to close tolerance. Perform first piece and in-process inspection in assigned value stream.
• Identify defects in surface, dimensional, visual and non-conformities (material, documentation and workmanship) to blueprints and Kamatics' quality standards. Report non-conformance of materials or unusual conditions to Quality Supervisor and cell leader.
• Demonstrate mastery using the following basic inspection devices to verify drawing specifications: caliper, micrometer, dial bores, chamfer gage, profilometer.
• Demonstrate mastery using the following advanced inspection device(s) to verify drawing specifications: optical comparator, sunnen gage, trimos height stand.
• Demonstrate proficiency using the following specialty inspection devices to verify drawing specifications: Johnson tri-roll, sin plate, torque gage.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the following specialty inspection devices: swing gage, contracer, digital comparator, cadillac gage, Keyence IM.
• Demonstrate mastery in measuring the following GD&T items: roundness, parallelism, concentricity, runout, perpendicularity, flatness, total runout.
• Demonstrate proficiency in measuring the following GD&T items: true position, material modifiers.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the following GD&T items: profile.
• Demonstrate mastery with CMM operation to inspect product. Able to calibrate probes as necessary.

• Using knowledge of inspection equipment and blue print reading, provide feedback and insight on appropriate and accurate gaging methods according to the blue print requirements.

• Perform all responsibilities within productivity and quality expectations. Follow work procedures. Maintain records, data and logs as necessary. Create inspection forms such as IMS, first article and other related forms.

• Navigate computer files and software to acquire necessary items for inspection, verification, etc. Use software such as Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets to present data.
• Provide leadership/training as needed. Ensure that production schedules are met.
• May include preparing products and related paperwork for presentation to customer or source inspection as a Designated Supplier Quality Representative for customers as well as interact with customers at source inspection when required.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Report safety incidents to supervisor.
• Make recommendations for improvements to work processes and procedures. Contribute to 5S programs in work area.
• Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contribute to positive teamwork environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Participate in training/learning other positions. Accomplish related results as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years inspection experience in a manufacturing environment or demonstrated equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of measuring devises, gages, and testing instruments.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to notice small discrepancies, defects or compliance issues.
• Ability to prepare inspection reports, compliance certifications and audit-ready records with precision.
• Ability to analyze inspection results and compare them against standards or specifications and provide corrective/preventative solutions as needed.
• Strong understanding of advanced shop mathematics.
• Expert ability to read technical drawings, op sheets and blueprints with Geometric, Dimensioning and Tolerance
• Strong Statistical Process Control knowledge
• Strong in CMM Operations and Programming
• Strong PC computer skills, with ability to use Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and an ERP system.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent mental and visual attention
• Occasional (15-40%) lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent walking and standing

Other:

• Will be required to work overtime and weekends to meet customer needs
• Ability to work flexible work schedule

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