Assembly Inspector I

Kaman Aerospace Corporation; Westfield (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Precision Fuzing and Sensors seeks an Assembly Inspector in Middletown, CT to inspect complex subassemblies and completed units per drawings and specs, ensuring dimensional accuracy and workmanship. The role supports the Operations Department and requires meticulous data recording.

Responsibilities include reviewing test data sheets, verifying tools/fixtures, and documenting non-conformances. Collaboration with QA and potential customer inspection involvement are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of assembly inspection or related manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in shop mathematics and blueprint reading; able to read specs and use precision instruments.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar regulated standards.
• Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Inspect complex subassemblies and completed units per drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, and operation sheets for dimensional characteristics; record non-conforming conditions.
• Review test data sheets for subassemblies and final product for completeness and tolerances.
• Confirm that tools and fixtures produce acceptable product.
• Check panels and chassis for identification, damage, and compatibility; accept for use.
• Record inspection results and complete documentation; sign off.
• Coordinate with QA engineers to communicate non-conformances and corrective actions.
• May interface with customer inspectors during concurrent inspections; plot measurements on charts.
• Interpret sampling plans and participate in process improvement activities.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments

Shop math

AS9100/ISO9001

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assembly Inspector

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is actively hiring for an Assembly Inspector in Middletown, CT. This role plays a pivotal part in our Operations Department, directly contributing to our company Core Values (REACH). The ideal candidate will have a background in performing dimensional and visual inspection of complex in-process and completed assemblies under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspect complex subassemblies and completed units to assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, written instruction and operation routing sheets for dimensional characteristics as well as soldering and welding workmanship, wiring, staking, runout, squareness, fit and function, component location, marking and completion of operations. Record non-conforming conditions and data as required.
• Review test data sheets for such subassemblies as printed wiring boards and for tip assemblies and final product for completeness, legibility and compliance with specified values and tolerances.
• Confirm, through inspection of product and observance of related operations, that assembly tools and fixtures produce acceptable product.
• Check assembly test panels and chassis for identification, damage, compatibility with item tested and accepts for use.
• Record inspection results and complete required documentation sign off.
• May occasionally inspect templates, jigs, fixtures and gauges to tool design for gauge standards to insure appropriate manufacturing process.
• Report discrepancies or conditions that would result in defective products.
• Coordinate with product and quality assurance engineers on a regular basis, as required, to communicate and explain non-conforming conditions to assist in obtaining necessary corrective action.
• May work with customer inspector during concurrent inspections.
• May plot measurements on control charts and histograms.
• Interpret and use company/customer specified sampling plans.
• Assist in formulating and reporting recommendations for correction of process to eliminate or reduce percentage of defects.
• May be required to participate in improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 year of assembly inspection or related experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with shop mathematics, able to read blueprints, understand specifications, charts, tables, experience utilizing a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar highly regulated standards.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00p

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401k with employer matching contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off

For more than 85 years, our team at Precision Fuzing and Sensors has designed, tested, and manufactured the fuzing and sensor systems that defense programs depend on - delivering mission-critical reliability from a single, vertically integrated facility in Middletown, Connecticut. Precision Fuzing & Sensors has spent more than eight decades at the forefront of fuzing technology for defense and aerospace applications, trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and allied nations across the globe.

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. Precision Fuzing and Sensors and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.

Precision Fuzing and Sensors endeavors to make the careers website accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the Corporate Human Resources department at 860-632-1000. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.