Location: Stratford,CT, USA
**Description:** Function
? Perform diversified visual and dimensional inspection operations on less complex first run/or sampling on a wide range of more complicated standard machined, welded, and composite vendor parts and assemblies.
Typical Responsibilities
? Work from drawings, specifications, manuals, operation sheets, purchase orders, general instructions, standard procedures, and recognized methods to inspect a variety of vendor supplied and in-plant produced parts and assemblies, or to inspect, after any operation or upon completion of complex standard and less complicated first run machined parts.
? Follow general instructions, complex drawings, machine manuals, special instructions, and standard inspection methods and procedures.
? Inspect less complicated parts and assemblies before, during and after release for overhaul and repair operations.
? Determine proper inspection methods and sequence, select most effective measuring instruments, holding devices, and other inspection equipment, and make all necessary mathematical computations.
? Plan and perform standard surface plate and dividing head layouts and dimensionally check diameters, locations, width, length, depth, hole sizes, heights, spacing, concentricity's, parallelisms, compound angles, etc. using vernier calipers, height gage, dial indicators, size blocks, and other precision measuring instruments, as applicable.
? Utilize coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to perform inspection operations on vendor and in-house manufactured parts.
? Perform complex set-ups under the guidance of a senior operator.
? Check parts for nicks, scratches, cracks, burns, dents, shape edges, rust, corrosion, proper material, hardness, process, finish, heat treat, contours, welding, brazing, identification marking, and evidence of previous source inspections.
? As applicable check for completeness of operation and other defects, discrepancies, and surface irregularities.
? Prepare all necessary inspection reports and complete all other inspection paperwork as required.
? Perform other related duties consistent with parts inspection as directed.
? Refer unusual conditions, recurring discrepancies or difficult problems to senior inspector, working leader or supervisor.
? Perform operator checklist as required.
? Contribute to the overall effectiveness of equipment by performing operator required upkeep.
? Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety.
? Segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices.
**Basic Qualifications:**
Requires well-rounded knowledge of inspection methods and procedures, aircraft materials and manufacturing processes, and advanced shop mathematics including application of trigonometry, and handbook formula.
Also requires ability to read and interpret complicated drawings and use a variety of precision measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, height gage, size blocks etc.
Equivalent to 4 years technical trades training.
2 to 3 years of experience.
**Clearance Level:** None
**Other Important Information You Should Know**
**Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
**Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
**Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
**Schedule for this Position:** Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
**Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.**
**The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.**
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
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**Experience Level:** Hourly/Non-Exempt
**Business Unit:** RMS
**Relocation Available:** No
**Career Area:** QA/Test and Inspection
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** Third