Inspector - 1st Shift

Bodycote North America•Compton, CA
•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team! Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive. Position Summary: Based in Rancho Dominguez the Inspector will perform essential job functions associated with heat treatment under the direction of the Quality Manager to meet customer specifications including assisting other employees as needed. Level C: Typically 0 - 24 months of inspection experience. Performs work with guidance while developing proficiency in laboratory operations. Developing working knowledge of testing equipment, terminology, materials, heat-treating processes, and applicable technical requirements. Able to perform routine assignments and read/interpret basic blueprints and specifications with guidance as needed. Expected to build technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work increasingly independently. Level B: Typically 2 - 3 years of laboratory experience. Fully proficient in routine laboratory activities and able to work independently. Working knowledge of testing equipment, terminology, commercial and aerospace materials, heat-treating processes, and applicable technical requirements. Independently performs routine and moderately complex assignments and reads/interprets blueprints and specifications. Identifies and troubleshoots routine issues, collaborates effectively across departments, and may provide guidance to less-experienced employees. Level A: Typically 3 – 5+ years of laboratory experience, with demonstrated advanced technical proficiency. Independently handles complex work and serves as a technical resource to others. Advanced knowledge of testing equipment, methods, commercial and aerospace materials, heat-treating processes, and applicable technical requirements. Independently performs complex assignments, interprets blueprints and specifications, and troubleshoots non-routine technical issues. Serves as a technical resource, mentors/trains less-experienced employees, and contributes to laboratory process and quality improvements.

Requirements

  • This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have manufacturing, production, or warehouse experience.
  • Knowledge and hands on experience of computer applications including Microsoft Office and databases is required
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification
  • Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language

Nice To Haves

  • Working knowledge of all testing equipment and terminology preferred
  • General knowledge of commercial and aerospace materials and heat treating equipment preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, be detail oriented and possess manual dexterity preferred
  • May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends

Responsibilities

  • Accurately perform hardness and other tests and records results as required.
  • Perform visual and dimensional inspection
  • Perform documentation and process review
  • Post inspection packaging
  • Complete conformance and other related paperwork; perform shop audits and or/reviews as required.
  • Meet all specification requirements per BMS.
  • Bring any deviation, problem or irregularity to supervisor or management.
  • Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
  • Performs other tasks as designated by position.
  • Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.
  • This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.

Benefits

  • employee and family medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • company paid life and disability
  • HSA/FSA options
  • 401(k) with company match
  • paid time off and paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
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