Mechanical Inspector

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description Job Summary Under general supervision, performs product inspection and/or audits of quality assurance programs. Performs sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials and packaging line and manufacturing inspections. Inspects and tests product manufactured or processed by suppliers to ensure conformance to requirements and specifications. Identifies material and processes as conforming or nonconforming. Writes simple reports of findings for review. Enters required data into system. Follows established procedures on routine work, minimal guidance on established procedures. Will receive instruction on new assignments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and some degree of vocational or technical training and a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience in a directly related field.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively with other employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS Word software.
Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.
US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the following is highly preferred: CMM programming/operation experience with Zeiss Calypso, Hexagon PCDMIS, or Wenzel OpenDMIS softwares.
Laser Tracker/Laser Scanner programming/operation with PCDMIS software.
Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret drawings, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required.
Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications which include mechanical, electrical and/or chemical inspections.
Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems, and assist in identifying and correcting these problems.
Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products, and recommend necessary corrective actions.
Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
Mark items with details such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.
Prepare first article reports and enter required data into computer
Document inspection findings and complete rejection reports.
Ensure raw materials, in-process and finished products meet company standards.
May apply approval or rejection labels to bulk raw materials once analytical data is evaluated.
May assess draft and final label copy, utilizing knowledge of labeling regulations
Minimize down time by reducing production rework and recalls.
Follow established process/procedures for discarding or rejecting products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
Other duties as assigned.