Skilled Quality Inspector

Acutec Precision Aerospace•St. Stephen, SC

11d

About The Position

The Skilled Quality Inspector reads and interprets customer drawings, follows work instructions, uses inspection tools, physically inspects parts, and documents inspection results. The role inspects parts at all stages of production, including first piece, in-process, and final inspection, applying tight aerospace criteria. The inspector works with direction from the Quality Manager and is expected to work independently with minimal supervision. The position provides timely, accurate inspections; communicates quality information and discrepancies to machine operators, engineering, and operations teams; and completes inspection documentation, including special documents such as FAIRs, capability studies, and gage R&Rs. The inspector is also responsible for reporting non-conformances, using and maintaining inspection records appropriately, and following company safety and hazardous-waste procedures. The role has no supervisory responsibilities, though the employee may be asked to train and assist other employees.

Requirements

Experience with inspection principles; experience inspecting metal parts is preferred.
High school diploma or GED, related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form with internal and external customers.
Ability to perform statistical process control input and interpret statistical data to compensate for machining deviation.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, decimals, and metric conversion.
Ability to read and interpret customer drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Ability to use inspection tooling and gauges and complete inspection reports.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including regular walking, standing, handling, feeling, and reaching; regularly lifting or moving 5 to 10 pounds and rarely lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience inspecting metal parts.

Responsibilities

Follow work instructions, locate job paperwork on the network, read blueprints, set up and use inspection tooling, and perform visual and dimensional inspections.
Inspect parts at all production stages, including first piece, in-process, and final inspection.
Interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, customer drawings, feature dimensions, geometric tolerances, drawing notes, and revisions.
Use inspection equipment and gauges, including CMM, Comparator, Microhite, Pocket Surf, Indicator, Johnson Gage, Sunnen Gage, Air Gage, and other hand tools as necessary.
Perform timely visual inspections for defects such as burrs, nicks, surface-finish issues, scratches, and other imperfections, using magnification when needed.
Communicate quality information with machine operators and engineering teams about parts being manufactured.
Understand and assign the frequency of data collection.
Complete inspection documentation, including FAIRs, capability studies, gage R&Rs, and other special inspection records.
Select appropriate inspection methods, validate non-conformances, communicate discrepancies to quality engineering and operations teams, and ensure non-conformances are reported appropriately.
Accurately complete inspection paperwork and alert the team to redundant or ineffective inspections.
Work effectively with co-workers in quality and operations teams.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and comply with hazardous-waste disposal procedures.
May train and assist other employees.