Mechanical Inspector I / 2nd Shift

GCM Inc.; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GCM Inc. in Union City, CA seeks a Mechanical Quality Inspector I who uses basic metrology to verify parts meet drawings and specs; responsibilities include writing nonconformance reports, ERP processing, and visual inspections.

You will read mechanical drawings, operate calipers and gauges, laser micrometers, and Keyence optical systems; maintain organized work areas and follow QMS documents. HS diploma required; 1 year manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical background or aptitude required.
• 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep work area organized and clean.
• Follows visual management rules.
• Completes paper inspection records, electronic records, and other relevant process steps.
• Basic understanding of relevant QMS documents.
• Able to read mechanical drawings to determine nominal dimensions and tolerances.
• Able to accurately use inspection equipment: caliper, standard tolerance, and tight tolerance gauges.
• Evaluate cosmetic flaws to determine conformance of parts.
• Can write basic nonconforming reports and consults higher level inspectors before finalizing the report.
• Laser micrometer for tight tolerance pin calibration.
• Operate Keyence Optical system.

Skills

Reading drawings

Metrology basics

Visual inspection

Nonconformance reports

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Mitutoyo CMM

Zeiss CMM

Amada Fabrivision

Profilometer

Drop gauge

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

The Mechanical Quality Inspector I use basic metrology equipment to verify that parts meet drawings and specifications. Responsibilities also include writing nonconformance reports, process transactions in the ERP system, and performing visual inspections.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• - Keep work area organized and clean


• - Follows visual management rules


• - Completes paper inspection records, electronic records, and other relevant process steps


• - Basic understanding of relevant QMS documents


• - Able to read mechanical drawings to determine nominal dimensions and tolerances


• - Able to accurately use the following inspection equipment: caliper, standard tolerance, and tight tolerance (Deltronic) gauge pin, thread gage, and angle gage


• - Evaluate cosmetic flaws and accurately to determine conformance of parts


• - Can write basic nonconforming reports. Consults higher level inspectors before finalizing the report


• - Laser micrometer for tight tolerance pin calibration


• - Operate Keyence Optical system

Requirements

REQUIRED

• - HS Diploma or equivalent


• - Technical background or aptitude


• - 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment

DESIRED

• - Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred


• - Some knowledge of GD&T drawing callouts (know the symbols and what they mean


• - Can operate one type of automated test equipment (Mitutoyo CMM, Zeiss CMM, or Amada Fabrivision)


• - Able to accurately use the profilometer


• - Able to accurately use a drop gage


• - Be open to constructive feedback from senior inspectors and leaders