Mechanical Inspector 2

FM Industries•Fremont, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FM Industries is a manufacturing solutions provider specializing in build-to-print manufacturing, precision-machined components, anodizing, and engineered thermal-spray coatings. The Mechanical Inspector 2 performs precision mechanical inspection of machined parts and incoming materials to verify compliance with specifications. The role uses calibrated measuring equipment and visual inspection to ensure conformance, interprets customer drawings and specifications, and refers to company work instructions and process travelers. Multiple shifts are available at the Fremont, California location: days (Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.), swing (Monday–Friday, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.), and weekends (Friday–Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.).

Requirements

High school diploma, GED equivalent, or technical school education.
3–5 years of related work experience.
Ability to correctly use and interpret basic measuring tools, including weight gauge, micrometer, linear caliper scale, gauge blocks, thread gauges, and comparative standards.
Visual inspection experience.
Ability to interact professionally with fellow employees and customers.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to work semi-independently with limited supervision and direction.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in machining, automotive, or aerospace businesses is preferred.
Thorough knowledge of GD&T is preferred.
CMM operation experience is preferred.
CMM programming is desired.

Responsibilities

Inspect first-off parts from manufacturing work centers.
Collect measurement data for First Article Inspection (FAI) reports.
Collect and provide data required for critical sections of Final Inspection Reports (FIRs).
Complete customer-required parts-to-print data forms and send them with parts.
Perform roving in-process inspections of parts being run in Manufacturing.
Inspect in-house and outsourced in-process production-run parts.
Review routers to ensure upstream operations have been completed and signed off.
Complete Discrepant Material Report (DMR) forms for rejected parts.
Inspect incoming purchased parts for compliance with specifications.
Inspect outgoing material for packaging and conformance to requirements.
Perform surface plate and comparator setups.
Complete and file required reports, logs, databases, forms, and documents.
Report safety or process-control concerns to the Inspection Team Leader or Plant Quality Manager.
Perform basic CMM alignment and manual CMM measurement.