Mechanical Inspector

East/West Industries • Ronkonkoma, NY

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Inspector maintains quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products and recording quality results. The role checks raw materials and parts used in finished goods and assemblies and works as part of a team of Quality Control professionals. Work assignments are given by the Inspection Supervisor.

The inspector uses visual and measurement tests and other methods to confirm that materials and products meet print specifications, Mil-Specs, company quality standards, and AS9100 requirements. The role documents results in reports, logs, and a quality database; performs mathematical calculations and compares measurements with blueprints; and verifies that supplier products meet company standards. The inspector also approves first pieces, checks jobs in progress, maintains measurement equipment and its calibration system, contributes to inspection-procedure improvements, and follows safety standards.

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Quality Manager. The stated salary range is $25 to $33 per hour. The position is with East/West Industries Inc., a woman-owned small business in Ronkonkoma, New York, producing aircraft seats and life support systems for high-performance military aircraft and ground support equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant vocational training, is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of Mechanical Inspector experience is preferred, or equivalent proven skills and expertise.
• Experience documenting first-piece and first-article inspection results in accordance with AS9102.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints, Mil-Specs, and related documents.
• Skill using measuring equipment, including micrometers, protractors, calipers, height gages, and optical comparators.
• Strong knowledge of shop mathematics.
• Ability to perform regular standing, sitting, stooping, bending, grasping, holding, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass yearly color and acuity vision tests, if required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Net-Inspect.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• CMM experience.
• OGP experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials against specifications using visual and measurement tests, and reject unacceptable materials.
• Inspect in-process production, verify specifications, and communicate needed adjustments to the production supervisor.
• Inspect finished products, return items for rework when needed, and confirm completed rework.
• Use inspection methods to verify products against print specifications, Mil-Specs, quality standards, and AS9100 requirements.
• Document inspection results in reports and logs and enter data into the quality database.
• Make mathematical calculations, measure parts, and compare measurements with blueprints.
• Verify that purchased products conform to company quality standards.
• Approve first pieces manufactured for production.
• Check jobs in progress to ensure machine settings remain correct and operators have not made errors.
• Maintain measurement equipment according to operating instructions, maintain the calibration system, and request repairs when necessary.
• Contribute to improvements in inspection procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Aflac voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident, hospital, and short-term disability coverage.
• PTO, with three weeks accrued in the first year.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Pet insurance.
• 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED