Inspection Technician (1st Shift)

internalati; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Inspection Technician to ensure product quality through dimensional inspection and adherence to customer requirements. You will lead inspection processes and collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to drive conformance and high-quality outcomes.

The role requires hands-on skill with micrometers, calipers, and related tools, plus the ability to understand quality plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification in inspection-related fields is a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures and quality plans pertaining to inspection activities.
• Proficiency in using inspection tools such as micrometers and calipers; eye exam is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials to meet customer requirements for assigned jobs; main focus on flat parts inspection.
• Demonstrate proficiency in inspection tools through practical application and written exams.
• Verify surface quality based on established acceptance/reject criteria.
• Package materials according to the Quality plan and identify per procedures.
• Calibrate instruments before each batch of material inspection.
• Follow safety, security, and environmental standards, including 5S practices.
• Make decisions on rework, scrap, and storage using Operations Process Management concepts.
• Collaborate with engineers and quality teams to ensure conformance and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in inspection fields

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Lasermics

Job description

Proven to Perform. From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

At ATI, we're known for materials that prove their performance in challenging environments, from space to the ocean's depths, to power generation and medical diagnosis technology, to life saving materials used on the operating table. Just as our products excel, so does our team. We're looking for high-performing individuals at our Huntsville AL, facility to join us in shaping the future of materials innovation. Come be part of our team and make an impact.

This is a 1st shift position from 6:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Primary Responsibilities:

As an Inspection Technician you will ensure the quality of the product through dimension measurement and inspection to meet our customer requirements.

Leading these processes and strategies ensures that we are achieving conformance and producing quality product that meets our customer requirements and ATI goals and objectives.

In order to become successful and provide immediate impact you will have to quickly learn ATI and our processes and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Engineering & Quality. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and exceptional interpersonal skills are included in the skillset of a successful Inspection Technician.

Essential Duties:

• Inspectmaterials to meet customer requirements for assigned jobs. (main focus will be inspection of flat parts)
• Demonstrate proficiency in using various inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, lasermics, etc., through practical application and written exams.
• Verify surface quality of common materials based on established acceptance/reject criteria.
• Package materials according to the Quality plan, accurately identifying them as per procedures and QC plan.
• Read and comprehend procedures and quality plans pertaining to inspection activities.
• Ensure proper calibration of various instruments before each batch of material inspection.
• Adhere to policies and procedures related to safety, security, and environmental standards, including following 5S rules and practices.
• Make informed decisions regarding rework, scrap, and storage of products, with proficiency in OPM (Operations Process Management) including material allocation and step closure.
• Maintain a positive attitude and collaborate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and management.

As part of this role and to appropriately inspect parts, you must be able to pass an eye exam.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification in inspection-related fields is a plus.

Preferences:

• Demonstrated ability to use inspection tools like micrometers, calipers, lasermics, etc.
• Familiarity with verifying surface quality and applying acceptance/reject criteria.
• Basic understanding of packaging materials according to quality plans and procedures.
• Strong comprehension skills for reading and understanding procedures and quality plans.
• Knowledge of instrument calibration processes.
• Adherence to safety, security, and environmental regulations.
• Proficiency in using OPM or similar systems for material allocation and step closure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.