Tooling Inspector - 1st Shift

Aluminum Precision Products, Inc.•Santa Ana, CA

16h•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader in manufacturing aluminum forgings. We offer you the opportunity to be a part of a globally recognized organization that enjoys an unparalleled reputation for quality. Here you’ll be challenged on a daily basis, tasked with solving problems, working with smart, energetic, and dedicated people with an opportunity to grow and learn. Job Summary: The Tooling Inspector will focus upon tooling inspection. This role will facilitate tooling inspection inventory and aid in influencing forging downtime and forging part quality.

Requirements

Strong team development and organizational skills, detail-oriented, and exceptional follow-through.
Must be able to listen and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. This includes communication with management and employees.
Must have knowledge of chart and graph generation and interpretation.
Knowledge of production process and workflow process.
Must have the ability to assist others.
Ability to function in a collaborative environment.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) or equivalent standard.
Must have the ability to read / interpret engineering drawings.
The Tooling Inspector must have experience using various mechanical inspection tools, such as micrometers, radius gauges and calipers.
Ability to listen to project needs and requirements and effectively translate them into technical as well as functional requirements.
Highly proficient in Excel, blueprint interpretation, and model-based definition.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Perform tooling, visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and / or sub-assemblies.
Inspect parts to engineering drawings, industry standards, and specifications.
Report inspection accept / reject information directly to management.
Facilitate work activities of inspection.
Take strong ownership of work in progress and communicate with co-workers, Leadership, and Management.
Maintain record of results in coordination with management.
Assist, as needed, manufacturing staff by providing administrative support performing tasks related to Project Milestones, Project Reviews, Corrective Actions, and assist other departments.
Maintain a working knowledge of Company policies and procedures.
Plan and implement technical meetings to drive improvement initiatives to support the Key Results.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
Comply with all APP safety rules, company policies, and to include code of conduct.
Assist in Customer, Internal, NADCAP, and AS 9100 audits as required.
Demonstrate a firm commitment to achieving APP’s Key Results.
Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
Utilize IFS reports to check job card information, and quantity accuracy.
Coordinate projects between management and workers.
Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.