CMM Inspector 2nd Shift

Verus Aerospace; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Aerospace in Tacoma, WA, is seeking a Quality Inspector to monitor and measure quality on close tolerance aerospace machined parts. You will perform in-process, first article, and final dimensional inspections using a CMM and advanced inspection equipment.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, verifying documentation, recording results, and supporting Engineering, Manufacturing, and Programming with dimensional feedback. Aerospace experience and GD&T proficiency are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5 years of machine shop inspection experience.
• Aerospace experience preferred.
• Knowledge of inspection equipment.
• Interpret aerospace/customer specifications.
• Reading blueprints and GD&T tolerancing.
• Proficiency in setup and use of measuring devices.
• Ability to contribute to a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts and assemblies for conformance to drawings.
• Inspect workmanship of outside processors and/purchasers’ parts.
• Verify documentation and lot tracking.
• Record results in written and computer databases.
• Maintain and document SPC data and inspection records.
• Operate and troubleshoot CMM programs.
• Provide dimensional feedback to Engineering, Manufacturing, and Programming.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent worker

Basic math

Blueprint reading

GD&T tolerancing

Written communication

Education

5 years inspection experience

Tools

CMM

Advanced inspection equipment

Job description

Monitor and measure quality on close tolerance aerospace machined, metal parts and components. Inspectors are responsible in-process, 1st part, and final dimensional inspection of parts and assemblies. Set up and operate CMM and advanced inspection equipment, making edits and providing accurate feedback to supporting departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Know and follow general company and corporate policies and procedures.
• Know, understand, and follow department policies and procedures.
• Meet personal goals and workplace expectations.
• Inspect partially complete or completed-machined parts and assemblies to assure compliance with drawing requirements.
• Inspect the work of outside processors and/or purchased parts to verify compliance with P.O., applicable specifications and drawing requirements. Verify the appropriate documentation is present.
• Typical requirements to be verified include dimensions, surface finish, hardness, serialization and lot tracking, part marking, appearance, etc.
• Record inspection results as required both on written records and computer database.
• Maintain historical files and summary records as required. Notify appropriate parties of results.
• Visual inspection of complex machined parts, and verification of vendor certifications for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform and document AS9102 First Article inspections.
• Writing of non-conformance rejection tags.
• Work effectively with others to build teamwork within the Quality function and the Company.
• Operate Coordinate Measuring machine and technical measuring equipment. Trouble shoot and improve CMM programs or processes as needed.
• Prove out new CMM programs and provide accurate dimensional feedback to Engineering, Manufacturing, Programming and related departments.
• Approves part specifications and dimensions using hard layout methodologies.
• Ability to document work instructions and process documentation.
• Accurately manage CMM programs and other inspection documentation, using master programs and documents.
• Capture, and interpret maintain SPC and sampling data as required.
• Perform delegated customer inspection duties and required training as needed.

Position Requirements

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.

Education and Experience:

• 5 years of prior machine shop Inspection experience.
• Aerospace experience preferred.
• Working knowledge in the use of all basic Inspection equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge in the interpretation and application of aerospace/customer specifications
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading Blueprints and GD&T tolerancing.
• Demonstrated accuracy in setup and use of measuring device.
• Demonstrated accuracy, legibility and organization of written records.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to a team effort.
• Demonstrated responsiveness to changing priorities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Takes initiative to take on additional responsibilities or tasks.
• Demonstrates passion for own work and the success of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organized and self motivated.
• Works well independently and with others
• Basic math and reading comprehension.
• Ability to write appropriate correspondences.
• Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situation to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Pass visual exam for acuteness and color