Parts Inspector I

Kaman Aerospace Corporation; Westfield (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with employer matching contribution

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kaman Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Parts Inspector I in Westfield, CT, who will play a vital role in quality inspections to uphold the company's Core Values. The ideal candidate will possess experience in manufacturing inspection, using tools like micrometers and calipers to ensure product excellence.

This full-time position (1st Shift, Mon-Fri) includes responsibilities such as dimensional and visual inspection of parts, documenting results, and guiding lower level inspectors. The role offers benefits like medical and dental insurance, a 401k with employer matching, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Quality Inspector or related manufacturing experience required.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with FAI and JSTD-001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of complex parts.
• Coordinate with quality assurance engineers for non-conforming conditions.
• Assist in formulating recommendations to reduce defects.

Skills

Proficiency with shop mathematics

Ability to read blueprints

Experience utilizing precision measuring instruments

Familiar with AS9100 and ISO9001

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Job description

Parts Inspector I

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: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00p

Benefits

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

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. Precision Fuzing and Sensors and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.