Precision Quality Inspector: Dimensional & Visual

Oceaneering

Hanover (MD)

On-site

USD 46,000 - 69,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to assess materials, parts, and assemblies against specifications. You will read drawings, use calipers, micrometers, and CMMs to verify dimensional accuracy and document nonconformities.

The role requires collaboration with engineers and shop personnel and may involve travel for inspections. Candidates should have 3–5 years of inspection experience, be proficient with ASME Y14.5 tolerancing, and hold a high school diploma.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 3–5 years’ experience and/or training in quality inspection or equivalent.
  • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspection with programming experience.
  • General mechanical inspection with calipers, micrometers, etc.
  • Geometric tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Email).
  • Blueprint reading skills.
  • Experience with fabrication/machinists’ craftspeople.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Perform 1st piece, in-process & final inspection on materials, products and assemblies.
  • Read drawings, tolerances, and use dial indicators and gages to record data.
  • Demonstrate dimensional checks and visual verifications to acceptance criteria.
  • Maintain inspection data and non-conforming material reports.
  • Ensure calibrated measuring equipment is used for inspections.

Skills

Blueprint reading
MS Office
Reading drawings
Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma
ASME Y14.5 training

Tools

CMM inspection
Calipers
Micrometers
Geometric tolerancing

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Control Inspector will be required to comprehend specifications to determine testing/inspection procedures and equipment to be used. The candidate must be able to read dials and displays, compare results with specifications and record test/inspection data, confer with engineers, technicians and production personnel. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform dimensional checks and visual verifications or raw material, hardware, fabricated and machined parts and assemblies to acceptance criteria. Document non-conformance reports/material. Ability to work with minimal instruction and supervision.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Quality Control Inspector will be required to comprehend specifications to determine testing/inspection procedures and equipment to be used. The candidate must be able to read dials and displays, compare results with specifications and record test/inspection data, confer with engineers, technicians and production personnel. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform dimensional checks and visual verifications or raw material, hardware, fabricated and machined parts and assemblies to acceptance criteria. Document non-conformance reports/material. Ability to work with minimal instruction and supervision.

Functions

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

  • Responsible for performing 1 st piece, in process & final inspection on materials, products and assemblies.
  • Ability to read drawings, comprehend specifications and tolerances, read dial indicators and digital gages, compare results with specifications and record test data, confer with engineers, technicians and production personnel as necessary.
  • Demonstrates advanced ability to perform dimensional checks and visual verifications of fabricated and machined parts to acceptance criteria.
  • Uses measurement, test equipment and functional gages to determine if product meets all stated requirements.
  • Validates the quality of machined and fabricated parts and assemblies in terms of dimensional accuracy and visual verification according to acceptance criteria.
  • Ability to review data supplied with material and parts to acceptance criteria, such as: dimensional reports, traceability reports and certificates of conformity.
  • Applies a range of inspection techniques and interprets standards autonomously.
  • Displays competent professional communication and interpersonal skills when exchanging information with peers and supervisors.
  • Ensures in date calibrated measuring equipment is used for performing inspections.
  • Fill out nonconforming material reports and other required records of inspection and tests.

Additional

  • Additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationships

  • Reports to Quality Control Manager.

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 3 - 5 years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience including the following:
    • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspection with programming experience
    • General mechanical inspection with calipers, micrometers, etc.
    • Geometric tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Email)
  • Blueprint reading skills.
  • Experience working directly with fabrication and machinists’ craftspeople.
  • Knowledge of basic technical mathematics; inspection, measuring, and test equipment; materials and processes; inspection technology; and basic statistics.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.
  • Ability to obtain a government security clearance.
DESIRED

  • Working knowledge of PCDMIS software and programming
  • Working knowledge of Inspection Arms (Romer or similar)
  • Working knowledge of Laser Tracker Systems (Leica or similar)

Working Conditions

This position is considered SHOP WORK which is characterized as follows.

  • Generally work performed indoors (80%) and occasional outdoors (20%). Hours of work depend on shift assigned.
  • Requires a great deal of manual dexterity, such as working with measuring and testing equipment.
  • Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment
  • When outdoors, humidity is frequently above 90%
  • Noise is over 85 decibels
  • Light is intense/glare
  • Occasional exposure to open fire/flames/sparks
  • Frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases
  • Includes exposure to contaminants
  • Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures
  • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
  • Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
  • Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Shift

This typical shift hours for this job are Mon - Thurs, 4:30am to 3pm.

This position is on-site with no allowance for hybrid or remote work

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

The hourly range for this position is $33.22 - $49.86

About Us

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.

About The Team

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

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