Quality Inspector I

PPS is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector I for our semiconductor fab facility in Phoenix. This is a full-time, permanent role with second-to-none benefits and room for advancement!

Quality control inspectors make sure that products meet standards of quality and safety. Responsible for performing inspections, checks and tests for quality control for the manufacture of products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs mechanical inspection to ensure all quality aspects of the job are met exactly.
• Raw materials, components, fabricated/manufactured parts & assemblies.
• First Piece/First Article, Receiving/incoming inspection, in-process, final inspection.
• Measures piece parts /components and/or assemblies
• Generates detail inspection and nonconformance reports as necessary.
• Checks documents for accuracy and compliance to requirements
• Read and interpret information from engineering drawings, travelers, specifications, and other documents to generate a complete and precise inspection report/record.
• Inspections are internal.
• Interfaces and provides support to other departments, suppliers, and customers on quality related issues as necessary.
• Requires ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Attain positive results and communication through team effort.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills, strong attention to detail.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications and database software
• Must be computer literate!
• Basic math abilities
• Must be able to read and apply production instructions, drawings, BOM schematics, and specifications at a proficient level.
• Proficient in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance)
• Able to read and interpret specifications, standards, and engineering drawings/Blueprints.
• Proficient in mechanical measurement techniques and workmanship standards related to machining and secondary processes such as paint, power coat, plating, etc.
• Proficient with weld symbols, callouts, wiring and/or crimping requirements.
• Precision sheet metal
• Proficiency using handheld tools (micrometers, calipers, Optical Comparator and other measuring and test equipment.
• Able to proficiently operate CMM’s and perform basic CMM measurements.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• High School Diploma/equivalent
• Some technician coursework/AA degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1-2 years working in machine shop, assembly clean rooms. Semi-Conductor and/or similar industry
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and/or environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to climb, stoops, kneels, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 15 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.

Environmental Exposure:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment.
• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals and debris.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.