Inspector #2, 2nd shift

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Saco, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector #2 position inspects and verifies the quality of the products produced, purchased, or packaged to the specified requirements. Analyzes inspection problems by comparing them with the appropriate documentation. Assists all production and other cross-functional group personnel in evaluating issues they may have related to product quality. Duties include but are not limited to: in-process, receiving, packaging, and/or final inspections. Follows established company directives, policies, military specifications, quality documents and manufacturing instructions.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
Employee must have basic computer skills, and may be required to enter and verify information into written forms or database(s) as appropriate.
Average forty-two (42) months. Includes three (3) years through four (4) years.
Must be aware of temperature equalization between standard workpiece and instrument and thermal expansion effects of heat transfer from machining processes, minor temperature changes, etc.
Must be knowledgeable in the military standard for UID markings, and have the ability to verify UID, 2D Data Matrix Symbology,
Must be able to use appropriate precision measurement tools and understand the influence of cleanliness, rigidity, temperature, burrs, finish, air films, nicks, etc. that effect gaging and inspection tolerances.
Reads and interprets blueprints, processes, directives, etc.
Interprets geometric characteristics and symbols and performs inspections on items to measure and record such as: flatness, straightness, circularity, cylindricity, symmetry, etc.
Uses, and maintains certification in, power pallet jacks to move material as needed.

Responsibilities

Inspect sub-contracted and purchased components as required.
Complies with all accept or reject criteria and sampling frequency data.
Record quality control data such as, but not limited to the complete inspection reports, rejection notices, etc. and provides data to supervision.
Maintains daily records as required by Supervision.
Uses plate layout inspections and government supplied gages supplemented by company gages, which are controlled, calibrated, and recorded gages.
Perform inspections and surface plate layouts on products produced and/or purchased while using geometric dimensioning and tolerating (GD&T) specifications, and using precision measuring equipment and instruments.
Lays out part on surface plate or positions in gaging set-up to verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment and instruments.
May develop gaging set-up and surface plate layout procedures as required.
May convert from decimals to metrics and vice-versa.
Notifies supervision if an operation continues to run with an uncleared red tag condition.
Forward rejected material to MRB crib for evaluation and disposition.
Load parts on specified Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) fixturing devices, initiate established measurement programs, perform start-up of the microprocessor and control cabinet when necessary, and operate CMM.
Practice safety and good housekeeping according to policies and procedures.
Must be capable of lifting up to 35 pounds on a regular basis.
No supervision required as to the mechanics of the job.
Employee must have basic computer skills to provide a foundation for departmental training, and enable the entry of inspection and processing information associated with the completion of inspection.
May be required to enter and verify information into written forms or database(s) as appropriate.
Must be capable of performing all tasks and duties of Inspector #2 position.
All employees are expected to be in compliance with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
May be required to perform other duties as required by supervision and follows instructions as directed.