Quality Inspector - 1st shift (Tues-Fri)

GE Aerospace • Loves Park, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector will be responsible for reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and other quality documents to ensure the manufacture of products meets required standards. This role involves using various inspection instruments to measure precision machined aircraft components, performing mathematical calculations, and conducting a diversity of inspections. The inspector will also assist machinists, check parts for conformity, follow standardized procedures, devise gaging setups, and generate non-conformance records.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to understand blueprints, machining process sheets, and shop specifications.
• Eyesight correctable to 20/20 required.
• Ability to manage time during multiple inspections in addition to other duties.
• Ability to work with a multitude of teams, including machinists, inspectors, and engineers.
• Proven ability to work without supervision; ability to work independently with some assistance from senior operators
• Ability to set up and operate most test equipment
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability with computer systems.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
• Ability or willingness to learn calibration of equipment + gauges
• Strong documentation skills to record inspection characteristics and data.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Driven learner interested in improving their skills and processes.
• Maintain a positive can-do attitude that drives team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret assembly and machine detail part blueprints, specifications, GD&T, and other quality documents pertaining to the manufacture of products produced or purchased.
• Use inspection instruments including CMM’s (MCOSMOS software), optical comparators, micrometers, gauge blocks, calipers, and indicators to measure precision machined aircraft components.
• Perform necessary mathematical calculations as required with minimum amount of training.
• Conduct diversity of inspections which may include first article inspections, receiving inspection, final inspection of machined parts and final assemblies, first piece inspections, and in-process sampling.
• Assist machinists with checking dimensions that cannot be measured at the machine.
• Check parts for conformity to processes and specifications.
• Follow standardized procedures with allowable variations defined.
• Devise ordinary gaging/measuring setups.
• Generate detailed non-conformance records for non-conforming machined parts or assemblies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
• Employee Assistance Program
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness

What This Job Offers

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