QA Inspector I

Kito Crosby is the world leader in the heavy lift and securement industry.  We set the standard for quality, training, and technical expertise in the field.  It’s our goal to exceed the expectations of our customers through technical leadership, innovative solutions, vertically integrated manufacturing, premier use of support, and a value-added distribution channel.

We are committed to investing in and developing our employees’ talents and leadership and are currently seeking candidates for this position.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, 401(k) with company match and 10 paid holidays annually. 

As part of the Kito Crosby team, you will be supporting channel partners and end users around the world using Kito Crosby products in mission critical applications ranging from development of renewable power, space exploration, national defense, manufacturing and infrastructure development.

Job Summary:

Perform all level inspections, working to prescribed tolerances, to check and approve for quality, raw materials, parts in process, paintings and coatings, heat treating (verify Brinell hardness), components, sub-assemblies, final assemblies, tooling, returned items, and parts and sub-assemblies received from subcontractors and suppliers, to meet Company standards and customer satisfaction. Inspect and certify welds following supervisor’s guidelines and company inspection procedures. Use precision measuring instruments. Provide inspection reports and maintain required inspection records. Inspect per receiving inspection procedures for N.D.T. and receiving dock inspection. Must have and maintain a current AWS-CWI certification.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct mechanical inspections on raw materials, incoming parts, and subassemblies from suppliers and subcontractors, first-run, random and final inspection working to prescribed tolerances. *
2. Make visual and dimensional checks of raw materials, forgings, machined and fabricated parts, components, sub-assemblies, paintings and coatings, heat treating, final assemblies, tooling and returned items to assure quality production. *
3. Perform in-process inspection on the paint line and the galvanizing department.  Perform Magnetic Particle, dye penetrant, and ultrasonic inspections on castings, forgings, and weldments for receiving inspection and work in progress. *
4. Confer with QA Manager or Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor on rejects, determining the need for rework of parts or components and other problems detected through inspection. *
5. Use precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, scales, calipers, and pertinent gages. *
6. Provide inspection reports and maintain required inspection records. *
7. May conduct inspection of items at outside vendors regarding quality of processed or purchased items.
8. Conduct visual and dimensional inspection of receiving dock inventory. *
9. Inspect final assemblies for shipment. *

Job Specifications:

•  Magnetic particle inspection in a machine shop (Preferred)
• Ability to operate Jib cranes handling large parts safely.
• Magnetic particle inspection certified to level I (Preferred)
• Must operate Mag, UT equipment, and overhead hoists.
• Must be able to pass eye exam.

Educational Requirements:

• Vocational School (preferred). 
• High school diploma or GED required.

Physical / Environmental Conditions:

Normal office conditions.  Office located in a two-story office building.  Job demands may require long periods of sitting, telephone work and/or computer work, as well as interaction with other people.  Normal office conditions include walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, lifting, driving and/or traveling.

Moderate exposure to shop conditions, which are variable depending on the task assigned, but are generally dirty.  Is subject to shop noise.  Involves extensive standing and walking.  Skin and eyes are subject to drying and irritating fumes, vapors and solutions controlled to OSHA standards. Works both in and out of doors, normally indoors, with sometimes dusty or confining work areas when in the shop/lab.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.