Laser Tracker Inspector - First Shift
About The Position
The Louisville, Kentucky site of BAE Systems is seeking a Laser Tracker Inspector. In this role, you will be responsible for developing quality plans and quality assurance procedures, performing layout work using Faro, Leica, or similar laser inspection equipment, and utilizing Spatial Analyzer software for offline programming. You will read and interpret customer drawings and specifications, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), to identify appropriate inspection methods. Your duties will include performing first-piece, last-piece, and in-process inspection checks, evaluating nonconforming material, and providing support to Manufacturing Engineering and other business units. You will also direct the work of junior personnel, use laser trackers to align components to machine coordinates, determine the "best fit" for weldments to optimize machine stock, and support off-shifts and overtime as required. Maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with safety objectives and policies is also a key responsibility.
Requirements
- High School diploma (or GED) and eight years of related experience or the overall equivalent.
- Knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 GD&T.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Ability to prepare technical reports and documentation.
- Experience reading and working with blueprints.
- Experience in portable metrology inspection and alignment.
- Strong shop math skills.
- Flexibility to support overtime and off-shift requirements.
- Eligibility to obtain the required security clearance.
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing inspection and alignment with Laser Trackers, especially Leica.
- Portable Metrology experience using Spatial Analyzer or equivalent software.
- 3D metrology inspection of weldments and complex machined parts.
Responsibilities
- Reading and interpreting customer drawings and specifications to identify appropriate inspection methods.
- Interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications.
- Performing first-piece, last-piece, and in-process inspection checks.
- Evaluating nonconforming material to determine final disposition.
- Providing support to Manufacturing Engineering and other business units.
- Directing the work of junior personnel.
- Using laser trackers to align components to machine coordinates.
- Determining the "best fit" for weldments to optimize machine stock.
- Supporting off-shifts and overtime as required.
- Maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with safety objectives and policies.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- legal plan
- discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental leave
- paid military leave
- paid bereavement leave
- applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
