Scope of Job: Performs a variety of inspection and checking duties on various parts, sub-assemblies, completed assemblies and incoming materials. Education/Prerequisite Skills • • Ability to read and write, interpret measurements and readings, exercise sound independent judgment. • Ability to read and understand blueprints and work process instructions. • Ability to move parts and equipment in a safe and practical manner. • Ability to relate to and interact appropriately with others in a team environment and a willingness to assist, educate and train others. • Ability to use hand tools and inspect gauges. • Consistently comply with all applicable safety and health rules and regulations including compliance with a respiratory protection program and hearing conservation, if applicable. • Must comply with FAA requirements for “safety sensitive” position. • Must have a high school diploma or a GED. • Due to our company’s position as a key supplier to the US defense industry. All employees must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States. Duties/Essential Functions • Check parts for proper fit prior to being welding and brazing. • Must be able to read simple blueprints and specifications. • Check parts to insure inclusion of all specified weldments, proper placement of parts, conformity with template dimensions and dimensional adherence with blueprint sizes. • Ability to use basic measuring tools. • Inspection of incoming materials to ensure that the materials meet specifications for which the material was purchased. • Maintain inspection records and detect and report defective materials and questionable cases to appropriate supervision. • Maintain work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed or standard safety. • Must be knowledgeable of AQL levels and their function in inspection criteria. • Attention to detail, eye/hand coordination, pass vision testing. • May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes (not over OSHA permissible exposure levels) • Ability to train other employees, as needed. • Must comply with FAA requirements for “safety sensitive” position. • Maintains cleanliness of work place and equipment, free of FOD. • Marginal Functions • Maintain clean an orderly work area by sweeping and dusting floors, tables equipment, etc. • Move parts manually and/or with appropriate handling equipment. Qualifications • High School or Technical School Diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Technology a plus • A minimum of 5 years in quality inspection/machining (final, source and in process inspection) working in a manufacturing environment • Must have working knowledge of geometric tolerancing, gages, micrometers, borescopes and other measuring tools • Problem identification and resolution skills • Experience with quality management systems compliant with AS9100 and knowledgeable of AS9102 First Article Inspection Report requirements preferred • Ability to apply geometry and trigonometry skills to solve problems and calibrate equipment • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer focus • Ability to build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers