Position Summary: Certified and responsible for the inspection of canopy parts in one specific station, by utilizing, basic knowledge of company products, drawings, work instructions, procedures and quality system. Inspector I works under the immediate supervision of QA Team Leader, QA Supervisor or QA Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Visually examines station appropriate material or product for defects.
- Compares station appropriate product with production work order.
- Verifies specified dimensions of station appropriate material.
- Rejects defective/nonconforming parts and incorrect/missing documentation on the traveler and routes it directly to the QA Lead/Supervisor/Manager.
- Working knowledge of engineering drawings, diagrams and Work Instructions.
- Performs other inherent duties related, but not limited, to the above.
QA Inspection Certification Stations:
Inspection Q Box
The purpose of Q Box Inspection is to verify appropriate parts are contained within the kit, split the kit into sub-cell and cell components, and verify warning label, logos and other associated documentation correctness.
Logo/Artwork Inspection
The purpose of Logo/Artwork Inspection is to verify that the specifications are met as per the drawings and work instructions for the logo and artwork.
Sub-Cell Inspection
The purpose of Sub-Cell Inspection is to verify the appropriate line set, stabilizer, slider, bridle, tail pocket, link covers, flag bag, drogue and canopy bag have been prepped and manufactured to criteria and drawings for the associated job order.
Light Table Inspection
The purpose of the Light Table Inspection is to verify that incoming fabric meet Performance Designs specifications. Document, map and segregate non-conforming product from conforming material. Assist in stockroom duties associated with labeling and storage of fabric. Measure and prepare sales order fabrics.
Inspection A Station
The purpose of the Inspection A Station is to inspect station appropriate fabric, tape type and location on parts, center cell preparation, tape shrinkage and tape stitch quality before any seam work is put in the article to be produced. Arrange the parts for the next production operation. Verify documentation and Berry Amendment lot information.
Inspection B Station
The purpose of the Inspection B Station is to inspect the stitching in the main seamed sub-assembly, I-Beam Seam and Top Seam including PCA assembly. To verify tapes, logos, fabric and documentation including Berry Amendment lot information.
Inspection C Station
The purpose of the Inspection C Station is to inspect the loaded structure of the main bottom seam of the parachute before the tail seam is sewn or any bar tacks are placed. To verify that the junction of the tapes will accommodate the proper placement of the bar tacks. To inspect the stabilizers. To verify tapes, fabric and documentation including Berry Amendment lot information.
Inspection D Station
The purpose of the Inspection D Station is to inspect the tail seam, slider, stabilizers, all bar tacks, added components such as tail pockets, and rigging (including measurements). Verify tape type and placement, fabric, and documentation including Berry Amendment lot information.
Final Inspection Station
The purpose of the Final Airworthiness Inspection is to assure that the item being produced is free of defects. The assembly is checked for construction, completeness, and function. Once the parachute is deemed airworthy, it is packaged for shipping.
Raw Product Mechanical inspection
The purpose of the Raw Product Inspection is to verify received or other identified products meet Performance Designs specifications using mechanical and measuring equipment. Document and segregate non-conforming product from conforming material. Assist in stockroom duties as required to maintain fabric inventory and other raw product inventory.
Calibration Technician
The purpose of the Calibration Technician is to calibrate the tools and instruments used in quality control and production on a timely basis. The calibration technician must complete and maintain all documentation associated with the calibration process.
Education and Experience Requirements
- High School diploma or GED Equivalent required.
- Previous inspection experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Must be able to read, understand and follow written Standard Operating Procedure Specifications that are written in the English language.
- Ability to write in the English language.
- Ability to read and measure with a ruler and measuring tape
- Communicates thoughts in logical manner to peers and management.
- Must pass the Performance Designs, Inc. Light Industrial Test
Physical Requirements
- Finger, hand and arm dexterity crucial for manipulating canopy parts.
- Visual acuity necessary for inspection of parts.
- Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must have legible handwriting to complete required documentation.
- Must be able stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to stoop, bend and reach on a routine basis
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.