INSPECTOR

SUMMARY

Inspects materials, WIP and finished products such as sheet stock, fabrications and sheet metal parts, painted parts, machine shop parts, and metal castings, for conformance to drawings and specifications by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

·         Provide operators with advice on how to achieve good parts by making adjustments.

·         Examines material or product for conformance to drawings and specifications.

·         Compares product with parts list, drawings or sample model to ensure completion of assembly.

·         Verifies specified dimensions of product or material.

·         Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment regarding various issues in the department.

·         Inspects product to determine compliance with order specifications, company's quality control system for conformity to       set  standards.

·         Rejects defective parts, and marks type of defect on part, container of parts, or inspection tag.

·         Tests parts for hardness.

·         Tests products for structural defects such as leaks and internal cracks.

·         Tests mechanisms for clearance and freedom of movement

·         Tests parts for paint specifications.

·         Stamps mark of approval or rejection on product and writes report of examinations.

Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIRED COMPETENCY  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not Applicable

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Must be proficient in use of the FARO Arm, as this will be the primary inspection equipment used.  Also, experience with Zeiss inspection equipment.  Must also be able to utilize Polyworks software to create inspection plans and generate inspection reports per customer requirements.  Must have a working knowledge of 3D Cad software such as Inventor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must have general knowledge of machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, assembly and paint process.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Ability to be certified on operations of coordinate measuring machines.  Ability to use a variety of precision measurement instruments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.  Minimum vision of 20/40 with corrective lenses.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.