Inspector 1 National

Valence • Tempe, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector 1 performs and documents inspections of aircraft parts and processes, including in-process, first article, receiving, and final inspections. The role involves interpreting planning documents, tool designs, blueprints, specifications, and quality inspection procedures to create clear, complete, and precise inspection records. The inspector calibrates tools and equipment before use, works with other departments on quality issues, helps operators understand quality specifications and procedures, prepares nonconformance reports, conducts internal audits as required, and suggests improvements to the quality management system.

Work is performed in shop conditions that may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The schedule is 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The position requires access to EAR- or ITAR-controlled technologies; applicants must be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and qualify as a “U.S. Person.”

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in inspection.
• Familiarity with precision tools.
• Must be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Person” due to access to EAR- or ITAR-controlled technologies.
• Able to lift 50 pounds or less.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document in-process, first article, receiving, and final inspections on aircraft parts and processes.
• Interpret planning documents, tool designs, blueprints, specifications, and quality inspection procedures, and prepare clear, complete, and precise inspection records.
• Calibrate inspection tools and equipment before use.
• Coordinate with individuals in other departments on quality issues.
• Assist operators in understanding and interpreting quality specifications and procedures.
• Initiate and prepare nonconformance reports and provide them to QA administrators.
• Conduct internal audits as required.
• Suggest improved methods for continuous improvement of the quality management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED