TiAl Visual Dimensional Inspector - Deer Creek (Portland, OR)

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Milwaukie, OR

About The Position

The TiAl Visual Dimensional Inspector visually and dimensionally inspects castings to verify compliance with customer specifications and ensure that only necessary rework is performed. The role conducts visual inspections after preliminary and final heat treating, measures casting dimensions and hardness, marks areas requiring rework, and supports engineering in addressing product-quality and specification-conformance issues. The inspector also completes records, follows safe work practices, and may provide training and work direction to others as assigned. On-the-job training is provided, along with Visual/Dimensional Inspection courses and certification and ultrasound training as directed.

Requirements

Visual and dimensional inspection skills for using precision measuring inspection tools, demonstrated through classroom training and/or work experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical-card specifications and other technical material.
Ability to write and perform arithmetic calculations.
Ability to perform dimensional inspections using proper techniques.
Ability to read precision hand tools.
Correctable 20/30 vision and satisfactory results on depth-perception and color-vision tests.
Ability to provide work direction and training and to communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing 30 to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
Ability to work in difficult conditions, potentially including noise, dust, chemicals, and awkward physical positions for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Visual/Dimensional course at the time of hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review technical cards and lot numbers.
Fixture some parts and leave others freestanding for inspection.
Visually inspect castings after preliminary and final heat treating to identify surface defects.
Use hand tools to assist with visual inspection.
Inspect castings and fixtures against blueprint and technical-card specifications using templates, micrometers, height gauges, calipers, ultrasound, and other dimensional measuring devices.
Check casting hardness against heat-treatment specifications using Brinell, Rockwell, and other instruments.
Mark castings to identify areas needing rework to meet dimensional specifications.
Work regularly with the Straightening, Salvage, and Targeting areas.
Work with engineering to establish and evaluate inspection techniques.
Collaborate with engineering to identify and resolve specification non-conformance problems.
Enter dimensional data into a computer for engineering purposes, except at LSBO.
Prepare reports and information on dimensional issues as needed.
Follow plant and department safety rules, operate equipment and tools safely, and identify and report safety problems.
Complete a variety of logs and records.
Provide training and work direction to others as directed.
Perform other tasks as assigned.