Parts Inspector (2nd Shift)

Precision Fuzing and Sensors; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with employer matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Precision Fuzing and Sensors in Middletown, CT is hiring a Parts Inspector I to perform dimensional and visual inspection of complex parts, read and interpret engineering drawings, and ensure conformance to specifications. The role requires experience with precision tools, including CMM, micrometers, and calipers.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in manufacturing inspection, familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Quality Inspector or related manufacturing experience required.
• Proficiency with shop mathematics, able to read blueprints, understand specifications, charts, tables; experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar highly regulated standards.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
• Basic understanding of GD&T (true position, perpendicular, parallelism, flatness).
• Basic knowledge of CMM; must be able to read/interpret.
• Detail drawing, specifications and other approved work documents.
• Familiar with FAI requirements.
• Familiar with JSTD-001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of in-process and completed parts and assemblies.
• Record inspection results and complete required paperwork.
• Interpret and inspect to engineering drawings and specifications for dimensional, hardness, surface roughness, and conformity.
• Coordinate with QA engineers to communicate non-conforming conditions and obtain corrective action.
• May assist in formulating recommendations to reduce defects and improve processes.
• Instruct lower level inspectors and maintain certification documents.
• Support the material/fabrication incoming-to-line process.
• May participate in improvement activities.
• May inspect templates, jigs, fixtures and gauges as needed.

Skills

Mathematics

Blueprint Reading

CMM

GD&T

Inspection Tools

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Go/No-Go Gauges

Height Gauges

Thread Gauges

Job description

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Parts Inspector I in Middletown, CT. This role plays a pivotal part in our Operations Department, directly contributing to our company Core Values (REACH). We are looking for individuals with a passion in what they do and a strong desire to make a positive impact. The ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing inspection of assemblies and sub assemblies using inspection tools, including micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of complex in-process and completed machines, cast, molded and fabricated parts.
• Frequently work to tolerances of .0001 or more, using complex inspection equipment and other such items as tool maker's microscope, coordinate measuring machine, rotary table, and sine plate.
• Interpret and inspect to engineering drawings, specifications and other approved work documents for such characteristics as functional testing as dimensional configuration, hardness, surface roughness, visual appearance and completion of required operations; records inspection results and completes required paperwork.
• Record inspection results and complete required documentation. May occasionally be required to inspect templates, jigs, fixtures and gauges. Report discrepancies or conditions that would result in defective products.
• Coordinate with product and quality assurance engineers to communicate and explain non-conforming conditions and obtain necessary corrective action; may work with customer inspector during concurrent inspections.
• May be required to plot measurements on control charts and histograms. Interpret and use company/customer specified sampling plans.
• Assist in formulating and reporting recommendations for correction of process to eliminate or reduce percentage of defects.
• Instruct and guide lower level inspection personnel as required. Maintains certification documents control.
• Provide input to improve the material/fabrication incoming-to-line process.
• May be required to participate in improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Quality Inspector or related manufacturing experience required.
• Proficiency with shop mathematics, able to read blueprints, understand specifications, charts, tables, experience utilizing a variety of precision measuring instruments/inspection tool like, calipers, micrometers, thread gages, go-no go gages, visual comparator, drop indicator, height gages.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar highly regulated standards.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
• Basic understanding of GDT for example true position, perpendicular, parallelism, flatness.
• Basic Knowledge of CMM. Must be fully competent and capable of read interpret.
• Detail drawing, specifications and other approved work documents.
• Familiar with FAI requirements.
• Familiar with JSTD-001 requirements.

Shift

• 2nd Shift Monday-Friday 2:45-11:15p

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k with employer matching contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off.

For more than 85 years, our team at Precision Fuzing and Sensors has designed, tested, and manufactured the fuzing and sensor systems that defense programs depend on — delivering mission-critical reliability from a single, vertically integrated facility in Middletown, Connecticut. Precision Fuzing & Sensors has spent more than eight decades at the forefront of fuzing technology for defense and aerospace applications, trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and allied nations across the globe.