FA Inspector

DuPont™ Spectrum™; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont Spectrum in Minneapolis seeks a detail-oriented inspector to perform detailed and accurate inspection of components from new or revised molds and document results. You will assist other quality teams as needed and help maintain measurement programs.

Responsibilities include selecting measurement methods, conducting layout inspections, performing statistical studies, and developing CMM programs. You will train operators and support calibration activities to ensure product quality.

Qualifications

• Completed a 2-year vocational inspection program or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• Course work in inspection, gauging and blueprint reading.
• Exposure to injection molding in any capacity.
• Working knowledge of mechanical inspection equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
• Working knowledge of MCOSMOS and MSURF software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Select or develop and document appropriate measurement methods to be used for assigned measurement studies.
• Accurately perform and report layout inspection results for new, revised parts and assemblies.
• Perform statistical studies on components and gauging.
• Review inspection results with personnel from quality, project and manufacturing engineering.
• Setup appropriate retention samples in the sample retention system.
• Assist in performing calibrations.
• Perform receiving, in-process, final and 2nd operations inspections as assigned.
• Develop and implement CMM Programs.
• Create operator instructions describing the use of the CMM.
• Provide necessary CMM training.
• Troubleshoot CMM measurement issues including program or mechanical problems.
• Support the interpretation of CMM results. This may include working with other departments and customers.
• Support the design and procurement of customer gauges.
• Perform internal calibration of fixtures.
• Work with Outside Calibration Vendor in scheduling, repairing and adding new equipment to Master group list.
• Ensure inspection gages are maintained and perform minor maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Inspection methods

Measurement techniques

Safety awareness

Education

Two-year vocational inspection program or equivalent

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

MCOSMOS

MSURF

Job description

SUMMARY: Perform detailed and accurate inspection of components from new or revised molds and document the results. Assist in other quality departments as needed.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop or select appropriate methods to measure customer specified features and dimensions. Document the methods selected.
• Accurately perform visual and dimensional measurement studies of assigned parts and document the measurement methods used and the results obtained on the correct customer and/or SPG, MN forms.
• Perform statistical studies as assigned and report the results.
• Develop, implement and maintain CMM measurement programs.
• Actively promote and drive a culture of safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Select or develop and document appropriate measurement methods to be used for assigned measurement studies.
• Accurately perform and report layout inspection results for new, revised parts and assemblies.
• Perform statistical studies on components and gauging.
• Review inspection results with personnel from quality, project and manufacturing engineering.
• Setup appropriate retention samples in the sample retention system.
• Assist in performing calibrations.
• Perform receiving, in-process, final and 2nd operations inspections as assigned.
• Develop and implement CMM Programs.
• Create operator instructions describing the use of the CMM.
• Provide necessary CMM training.
• Troubleshoot CMM measurement issues including program or mechanical problems.
• Support the interpretation of CMM results. This may include working with other departments and customers.
• Support the design and procurement of customer gauges.
• Perform internal calibration of fixtures.
• Work with Outside Calibration Vendor in scheduling, repairing and adding new equipment to Master group list.
• Ensure inspection gages are maintained and perform minor maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION ANDTRAINING:

• A completed 2-year vocational inspection program or equivalent on the job experience
• Course work in inspection, gauging and blueprint reading
• Exposure to injection molding in any capacity
• Working knowledge of mechanical inspection equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Working knowledge of MCOSMOS and MSURF software a plus.