Mechanical Inspector

East/West Industries, Inc.•Town of Brookhaven, NY

2d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Inspector maintains quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products, and by recording quality results. The role checks raw materials and parts used in finished goods and assemblies and works as part of a Quality Control team. Work assignments are provided by the Inspection Supervisor. The inspector uses inspection methods to verify that in-house manufactured and purchased products meet print specifications, Mil-Specs, company quality standards, and AS9100 requirements. The role documents inspection results, performs mathematical calculations to compare measurements with blueprints, verifies supplier products, and approves first pieces for production. It also checks work in progress for changes to machine settings or operator errors, maintains measurement equipment and the calibration system, and contributes to inspection procedure and work-instruction improvements. The position follows applicable safety standards and procedures. East/West Industries Inc. is a woman-owned small business in Ronkonkoma, New York, developing and producing aircraft seats and life support systems for high-performance military aircraft, as well as ground support equipment for servicing those aircraft.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant vocational training, preferred.
Minimum of five years of Mechanical Inspector experience 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, 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 the position's regular physical activities, including 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 and OGP experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming materials against specifications using visual and measurement tests, and reject unacceptable materials.
Inspect in-process production, confirm specifications, and communicate required adjustments to the production supervisor.
Inspect finished products, return products for rework when needed, and confirm completed rework.
Use inspection methods to confirm that in-house and purchased products meet print specifications, Mil-Specs, quality standards, and AS9100 requirements.
Document inspection results in reports and logs and enter data into the quality database.
Calculate measurements and compare parts with blueprints.
Verify that purchased products from suppliers conform to company quality standards.
Approve first pieces manufactured for production.
Check jobs in progress to ensure machine settings have not changed and operators have not made errors.
Maintain measurement equipment and 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 insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
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