Inspector Tech-SPD

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness incentives

EAP

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced inspector to determine quality and usability of complex parts using measurement and test equipment. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and adherence to specifications across diverse inspection tasks.

Ideal candidates will have 6-8 years of inspection experience, proficiency with CMM and GD&T per ANSI Y14.5, and strong blueprint-reading capabilities.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 6-8 years related inspection experience.
• Lean/continuous improvement initiatives experience.
• Team competencies and ongoing development activities expected.
• Must pass required vision exam.
• Experience in CMM operations and GD&T per ANSI Y14.5.
• Proficient reading blueprints and customer/internal drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate acceptance/rejection records and certifications as required by specifications.
• Determine acceptance or rejection after inspection/calibration and document results.
• Train lower level personnel and certified operators.
• Perform first article and envelope inspections, source inspections, and complex surface plate setups.
• Adapt and develop complex inspection setups for sample parts, forgings and castings.
• Interpret specifications and data to arrive at acceptance; suggest changes as needed.
• Create gaging setups on surface plate to take readings with precision instruments.
• Plan periodic fire testing of hose and fire sleeve when required.
• Adapt inspection equipment for standard and non-standard products.

Skills

Inspection

Blueprint reading

Dimensioning & tolerancing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMM

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Position Summary

With minimum guidance in a team environment, uses independent judgment to determine quality and usability of complex parts using a wide variety of measurement and test equipment.

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date acceptance and rejection records and/or certifications systems as required by the applicable specifications.
• Determine acceptance or rejection after inspection and/or calibration of parts, tools, instruments or x-ray film. Identify defective conditions and test failures and prepare all appropriate documentation and/or calibration history.
• Conduct or direct the training of lower level personnel and certified operators. INSPECTION
• Continually perform first article and envelope inspections, source inspections, and/or complex surface plate set-ups.
• Adapt and develop complex inspection set-ups to check sample parts, forgings and castings. Check tool and jig layouts.
• Interpret specifications, records, charts, manuals and other data to arrive at acceptance or rejection. Recommend changes to supervision. Use mathematics to convert blueprint dimension and tolerances. Work within the guidelines of drawings, schematics, blueprints, route sheets, travelers, quality directives, technical engineering specifications, customer's requirements and military standards.
• Make own gaging set-ups on surface plate using block, parallels, clamps, sine plates and V-blocks to take readings with precision measuring instruments.
• May be required to plan, initiate, and coordinate periodic fire testing of hose and fire sleeve for the division and outside distributors.
• Adapt inspection equipment to check standard, non-standard and special products.
• Investigate cause of customer return failures. Perform inspections to applicable specifications within assembly, test and shipping departments. Assist customer/government source inspectors as necessary. Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Qualifications (relevant experience, education and training)

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 6-8 years related inspection experience or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.
• Able to implement and effectively apply lean/continuous improvement initiatives.
• Able to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
• Must be able to pass required vision exam.
• Required experience in CMM operations, background in dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y 14.5.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, customer's specifications and internal drawings and procedures. Able to interpret drawings and electronic schematics.

(The essential functions have been provided as examples of types of work performed by team members assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified team members can perform the essential functions of the job. The physical and mental demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package

Health and Wellbeing

• Our benefits start on day 1 of employment! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
• Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• Access to multiple dental plan options and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits.
• Reduced healthcare premiums offered with a wellness incentive credit.
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance. Additional supplemental benefits include legal protection plan, pet insurance coverage options, and identity-theft protection.

Financial Security and Growth

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• 401k Employer match up to 5% and an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) contribution of 3%. Overall, 8% company match.

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year's.
• Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
• Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education

• Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility)

• Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Engagement activities celebrated throughout the year. Examples include Internal Career Day, FYE Celebration, anniversary recognition events, employee appreciation, veteran appreciation, and more!
• The Parker Foundation provides access to donation matching, disaster relief, charitable organization funding, and paid volunteer hours.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

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