Parts Inspector (2nd Shift)

Precision Fuzing and Sensors; Westfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with employer matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is seeking a Parts Inspector I to join our Middletown, CT facility. You will perform dimensional and visual inspections of complex parts and assemblies, using micrometers, calipers, and CMM equipment.

The role supports the Operations Department and reports to QA/Engineering on non-conformities. Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, documenting results, and assisting with corrective actions to reduce defects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools, blueprints, and inspection documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of in-process and completed parts and assemblies.
• Inspect to tolerances as tight as 0.0001 inch using precision equipment.
• Record inspection results and prepare documentation for quality records.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

GDT knowledge

AS9100/ISO9001 familiarity

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

CMM

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.