Mechanical Inspector

Kaiser Aluminum•Columbia, NJ

2d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Mechanical Inspector to join our team at our Kaiser Aluminum wholly owned subsidiary Imperial Machine & Tool Company in Columbia New Jersey. The Mechanical Inspector is responsible for verifying that manufactured parts, assemblies, materials, and processes conform to customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. This role performs first article, in-process, and final inspections using a variety of manual and automated measurement equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality in a precision machining environment.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of inspection experience in a manufacturing or precision machining environment.
Strong blueprint reading skills, including interpretation of GD&T and engineering specifications.
Experience inspecting close-tolerance machined components using a variety of precision measurement equipment.
CMM operating experience required.
Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Basic mathematical skills, including geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform inspections with minimal supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to maintaining accurate quality records.
Must follow all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, including safety glasses and hearing protection as necessary when in manufacturing areas outside of the office.

Nice To Haves

CMM programming experience preferred.
advanced trigonometry proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections of machined parts, assemblies, tooling, and raw materials to verify compliance with customer drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
Review manufacturing and inspection documentation including travelers, routers, certifications, purchase documentation, and customer specifications.
Utilize precision measurement equipment including micrometers, calipers, height gages, depth gages, indicators, optical comparators, and CMMs to inspect close-tolerance components.
Perform CMM inspections as required.
Verify dimensional compliance to blueprint requirements including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Complete inspection reports, first article inspection reports (FAIRs), nonconformance documentation, and other quality records accurately and in a timely manner.
Monitor and verify product quality throughout the manufacturing process in accordance with established procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
Witness and document testing activities and conduct internal process and product audits as required.
Perform internal calibration activities for inspection and measurement equipment as assigned.
Identify, document, and communicate quality concerns to appropriate personnel to support timely corrective action.
Maintain organized inspection records and ensure traceability requirements are properly documented and preserved.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, inspection processes, and compliance with AS9100 requirements.
Confidently identify, document, and reject nonconforming product, materials, and documentation, and work with production, engineering, and management to drive timely containment, corrective action, and resolution of quality issues.