INSPECTOR A

Valcor Engineering Corporation; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Valcor Engineering Corporation is seeking an Inspector A to perform inspections of the most complex parts and assemblies under limited supervision. The role requires mechanical ability to inspect simple electrical, complex mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic components, and to conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.

The position involves calibrating gauges, using inspection instruments, and collaborating with Engineering and Operations to resolve quality issues.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, advanced technical education preferred.
• Requires five years’ experience as an inspector with demonstrated acceptable performance of the required inspection operations.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Works from complicated blueprints, sketches, written and/or verbal specifications.
• Requires the use of standard shop math, including trigonometry and geometry, and a full knowledge of machine shop and assembly operations.
• Understanding of basic electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Performs required inspections of complex parts and assemblies using complicated blueprints, sketches, written and/or verbal specifications.
• Documents inspection results and makes decisions regarding inspection problems.
• Skillfully uses all inspection gauges and instruments, including their set up, analysis and adjustment.
• Calibrates measuring gauges and equipment as directed.
• May lead and assist other inspectors and make set ups for their use.
• Moves parts and materials to and from work area.
• Works closely with Engineering, Assembly/Test and Operations to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Blueprints

Shop math

Trigonometry

Geometry

Electronics

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Education

High school diploma

Advanced technical education

Tools

CMM

Job description

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, performs the inspection of the most complex parts and assemblies. Inspector A requires the mechanical ability and experience to perform inspections of simple electrical, complex mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic components and assemblies. In addition, they perform complicated layout inspection for the first piece, in process and final inspection. Inspector A makes decisions regarding inspection problems and skillfully uses all inspection gauges and instruments, including their set up, analysis and adjustment.

Essential Functions

• Performs required inspections of complex parts and assemblies using complicated blueprints, sketches, written and/or verbal specifications.
• Documents inspection results and makes decisions regarding inspection problems.
• Skillfully uses all inspection gauges and instruments, including their set up, analysis and adjustment.
• Calibrates measuring gauges and equipment as directed.
• May lead and assist other inspectors and make set ups for their use.
• Moves parts and materials to and from work area.
• Works closely with Engineering, Assembly/Test and Operations to resolve quality issues.
• May be Level I Operator or Level II Inspector in one or more of the following areas: liquid penetrant, utlars-sonic or eddy currents.
• Must pass required eye tests and will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing program.
• Required to follow company policies (Safety, Attendance etc)
• Maintains a clean well organized work area.
• Interact with organizational team members and other departments in a professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, advanced technical education preferred.
• Requires five years’ experience as an inspector with demonstrated acceptable performance of the required inspection operations.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

Requisite Skills Required

• Works from complicated blueprints, sketches, written and/or verbal specifications.
• Requires the use of standard shop math, including trigonometry and geometry, and a full knowledge of machine shop and assembly operations.
• Understanding of basic electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics

EQUIPIMENT/MACHINERY USED

Experience in using basic and advanced inspection tools and gauges, plus experience with CMM and other currently used inspection equipment.

Physical Requirements

Lifting up to 50lbs regularly and 75lbs occasionally, pushing, pulling, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity, visual acuity, and typing.

All candidates must meet the US persons criteria.

Please note: The salary range is based on our market pay structure. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At Valcor Engineering, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; long term disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program. Our leave programs include Vacation and PTO time off, paid holidays, as well as other types such as bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to these characteristics.