Responsibilities and Duties Required
- Inspect product using standard inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gage, etc.).
- Read and understand industrial / aerospace specifications including ISO9001 and AS9100, military specifications, industry specifications, and manufacturing instructions.
- Perform inspections and record inspection data associated with First Piece Inspections, First Article Inspections, Receiving Inspections, Final Inspections, and Work-in-Process Inspections.
- Complete accurate first article packages for submission to Engineering and Quality personnel.
- Ensure nonconforming material is properly segregated according to procedures and controlled until properly dispositioned.
- Assist in maintaining inspection equipment to ensure calibration is performed in a timely manner, and that lost, damaged or out-of-service equipment is properly accounted for and controlled according to procedure.
- Perform all tasks in a safe and reasonable manner per Shapes Employee Handbook.
- Maintain a clean safe work environment and contribute to Shapes 6S program and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
- Complete documentation accurately and scan on/off shop orders correctly.
- Utilize and understand operation process sheets and inspect parts per character control sheets.
- Notify Supervisor immediately should there be damage, defect, or inability to proceed efficiently.
- Set up and operate CMM and inspection arm using pre-existing inspection programs.
- Verify and validate CMM and inspection arm programs including correlation using secondary inspection methods.
- Assist junior inspection personnel in inspection methodology.
- Perform complex layout inspections (datum setups, multiple characteristics, and mathematical calculations) as required.
- Address manufacturing / inspection challenges with shop personnel and work with Engineering to implement solutions.
- Qualify and become certified for customer designated quality representative (DQR) status as required.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Skills Required
- 5 years work experience in Quality Field or Technical School and 3 years experience in Quality field
- Written and verbal communication skills required.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Ability to stay focused, adapt to change positively or negatively, and close attention to detail.
- Ability to read and follow company processes, policies, and procedures.
- Must have knowledge and understanding of basic math and computer functions.
- Ability to multitask, work effectively and efficiently to shop order standards.
- Must understand engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
- Must be willing to train co-workers in aspects of the shop.
- Must be able to communicate and read English proficiently.
Job, Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsPhysical Demands:
- Must be able to lift, move, transport and load items across the building up to 50 pounds at times.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and constantly re-position self to perform required tasks.
- Prepares and Inspects items as needed for this role.
- May be required to work on slippery and uneven surfaces.
- May be exposed to physical hazards from moving equipment, heavy equipment, and machine parts.
- Specific coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment.
- May work in close proximity to others.
Visual Acuity:
- Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected.
- Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to read computer screen and documents.
Hearing Ability:
- Normal hearing or corrected to normal.
- Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action.
Working Conditions:
- Factory environment.
- Occasional work outside normal business hours.
- High noise levels from operating machines.
- Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
- Breathing fumes, dust, and mist.
- Skin exposure to chemicals associated with manufacturing.