First Part Check Aerospace

The Lighthouse For The Blind; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, Dental, and vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer 6

Job summary

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a First Part Check inspector for the Aerospace Division on the 3rd shift (11 pm–7 am).

The role focuses on inspecting aerospace products and sub-assemblies to confirm conformance to customer requirements and standards. Candidates should have at least one year in aerospace manufacturing, a high school diploma with shop math, and experience with inspection tools such as micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges and calipers.

Qualifications

• High school degree or better with shop math.
• 1 year aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of inspection devices and tools.
• Familiarity with micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, and calipers.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand up to 8 hours with breaks.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and determines acceptability of aerospace products, other parts and sub-assemblies as required.
• Performs first part, in-process inspections.
• Understands customer requirements and assures compliance to standards.
• Audits procedures for adherence to standards.
• Provides leadership and training in quality and manufacturing processes.
• Maintains required documentation to assure process control.
• Assists in corrective action on non-conforming parts or process controls for future jobs.
• Follows procedures for product inspection, documentation and approval.
• Ensures adherence to safety and health standards and policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Clear communication

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school degree or better

Tools

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Height gauges

Calipers

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: LH Seattle - Seattle, WA 98144, Position Type: Various, Education Level: High School or equivalent, Salary Range: $26.00 - $30.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Less than 10%, Job Shift: 3rd Shift, Job Category: Manufacturing, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. transforms the lives of people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. Through employment opportunities, we are a catalyst for empowerment. We foster self-confidence and instill a life changing affirmation that independence is possible. From our expertise in cutting-edge technology to our understanding of mobility, we help people who are blind and DeafBlind live fulfilling lives.

We believe everyone, no matter their vision abilities, deserves to experience the power of employment. Our goal for each person we reach is to ignite a fire of determination that is centered on the reality that blindness doesn’t define who you are or how you choose to live.

We are currently seeking a person who identifies strongly with our mission and core values to join our team in Seattle, WA as a First Part Check in the Aerospace Division. This is an ideal role for someone who has at least one year of experience working in the aerospace industry, has a strong attention to detail, strong teamwork skills, can communicate clearly and promptly, strong blueprint reading skills, and who is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Please Note: The current opening is for 3rd shift, 11 pm to 7 am.

Purpose:

To perform various inspections determining the acceptability of manufactured parts to ensure a quality product.

Responsibilities:

• Inspects and determines acceptability of aerospace products, other parts and sub-assemblies as required.
• Performs first part, in-process inspections.
• Understands customer requirements and assures compliance to standards.
• Audits procedures for adherence to standards.
• Provides leadership and training in quality improvement and manufacturing processes.
• Maintains required documentation to assure process control.
• Assists in corrective action on non-conforming parts or process controls to assure conformance on future jobs.
• Follows procedures for product inspection, documentation and approval.
• Ensures the adherence to company safety and health standards, policies and procedures by monitoring personnel, machinery and work environment.
• Immediately notify supervisor and/or Safety Manager of any safety and health concerns and problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school degree or better with shop math required.
• 1 year aerospace manufacturing experience required
• Knowledge of inspection devices and tools required.
• Strong sense of responsibility, initiative and teamwork; ability to work according to timelines and customer specifications required.
• Some experience in quality/team-oriented manufacturing environment and ability to support working relationships between inspection and manufacturing departments required.
• Aerospace inspection experience preferred.
• Familiarity with quality inspection tools such as micrometers, bore gages, height gages, and calipers.
• Ideal candidate is someone with strong mechanical inspector experience as opposed to strictly a receiving inspector.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand up to 8 hours with standard rest-periods.
• Ability to perform work assignments requiring repetitive motions.
• Ability to work schedule as assigned.

Company benefits may include:

• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 17 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• Medical, Dental, and vision plans
• Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Leave for Service Animal Training
• Focus on Upward Mobility
• Inclusive and Supportive Team Environment

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.