Quality Inspector II

Twenty-Six Defense • Talladega, AL

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About The Position

Twenty-Six Defense is seeking a Quality Inspector II to inspect parts and assemblies in a manufacturing environment. The role uses a range of hand tools, gages, optical tools, and electronic measuring equipment to verify product quality and compliance with engineering drawings and tolerances. The inspector performs first-piece and in-process inspections as directed, checks completed work and its documentation, and routes acceptable material to the next operation or prepares rejection reports for nonconforming material.

The position also supports the QA Manager with inspection records, gage control, and ensuring that inspection equipment is calibrated and in working condition. The inspector may recommend changes to design, tooling, or methods to improve quality, maintains a neat and FOD-free workplace, attends directed training, and performs additional duties as assigned.

Twenty-Six Defense is a provider of products, system solutions, and aftermarket support for defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. It is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, and is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• One to three years of experience in QA inspections in the aerospace industry or a machine shop environment.
• Defense industry experience.
• Ability to use inspection instruments and gages, including hand tools such as calipers, micrometers, and linear scales; pin, thread, and custom gages; optical tools such as comparators, profiles, and microscopes; and electronic measuring equipment such as CMM, Profilometer, and Elco meter coating-thickness equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings with respect to dimensioning and tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Properly use, care for, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of inspection instruments and gages.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings, including dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Check first pieces and setups when directed by the QA Manager.
• Assist the QA Manager in maintaining inspection records and filing systems according to the quality manual and related procedures.
• Recommend changes to design, tooling, or methods to improve quality.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and FOD-free workplace.
• Inspect completed parts and assemblies, verify documentation, route material to the next operation, or reject material and prepare a rejection report.
• Perform in-process inspections as directed.
• Assist the QA Manager with gage control and ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and in working condition.
• Attend training and related events as directed by the QA Manager.
• Perform additional duties and functions as directed by the QA Manager.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) program.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic life insurance and additional life and AD&D insurance are available.
• Flexible vacation and PTO.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee referral program.
• Voluntary benefits, including long-term care, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Voluntary Tricare supplement available for military retirees.

What This Job Offers

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