Inspector Machined Parts

Lockheed Martin•Stratford, CT

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Function  Perform diversified visual and dimensional inspection operations on less complex first run/or sampling on a wide range of more complicated standard machined, welded, and composite vendor parts and assemblies.

Requirements

Requires well-rounded knowledge of inspection methods and procedures, aircraft materials and manufacturing processes, and advanced shop mathematics including application of trigonometry, and handbook formula.
Also requires ability to read and interpret complicated drawings and use a variety of precision measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, height gage, size blocks etc.
Equivalent to 4 years technical trades training.
2 to 3 years in a quality role.

Responsibilities

Work from drawings, specifications, manuals, operation sheets, purchase orders, general instructions, standard procedures, and recognized methods to inspect a variety of vendor supplied and in-plant produced parts and assemblies, or to inspect, after any operation or upon completion of complex standard and less complicated first run machined parts.
Follow general instructions, complex drawings, machine manuals, special instructions, and standard inspection methods and procedures.
Inspect less complicated parts and assemblies before, during and after release for overhaul and repair operations.
Determine proper inspection methods and sequence, select most effective measuring instruments, holding devices, and other inspection equipment, and make all necessary mathematical computations.
Plan and perform standard surface plate and dividing head layouts and dimensionally check diameters, locations, width, length, depth, hole sizes, heights, spacing, concentricity’s, parallelisms, compound angles, etc. using vernier calipers, height gage, dial indicators, size blocks, and other precision measuring instruments, as applicable.
Utilize coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to perform inspection operations on vendor and in-house manufactured parts.
Perform complex set-ups under the guidance of a senior operator.
Check parts for nicks, scratches, cracks, burns, dents, shape edges, rust, corrosion, proper material, hardness, process, finish, heat treat, contours, welding, brazing, identification marking, and evidence of previous source inspections.
As applicable check for completeness of operation and other defects, discrepancies, and surface irregularities.
Prepare all necessary inspection reports and complete all other inspection paperwork as required.
Perform other related duties consistent with parts inspection as directed.
Refer unusual conditions, recurring discrepancies or difficult problems to senior inspector, working leader or supervisor.
Perform operator checklist as required.
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of equipment by performing operator required upkeep.
Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety.
Segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices.