QA Inspector

Compass Systems Inc.; Johnstown (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Systems Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector to inspect materials, first articles, and in-process items to ensure conformance with drawings, customer specifications, and quality criteria.

The role includes calibrating tools, maintaining fixtures, and following AS9100 standards. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience with measurement devices, and the ability to read complex drawings to validate dimensions and quality criteria across finished and in-process

Qualifications

• Must have experience with Quality Control Processes and Procedures.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of the product and/or process being inspected.
• Thorough attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• General computer data entry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials to verify conformance with quality criteria, work orders and drawings.
• Perform First Article inspections to SAE AS9102 and customer specifications.
• Verify measurements using calipers, tapes, go/no-go gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Read electrical and mechanical drawings to confirm part dimensions.
• Document inspection results and manage nonconforming materials per procedures.
• Calibrate tools and maintain test fixtures and logs.

Skills

Quality control

Measurement tools

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

VOM

Gauges

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Compass Systems Inc. Quality Inspector job responsibilities are for the timely inspection, testing and documenting of materials received, first articles, finished products and work in process to ensure conformance with Quality Criteria, work orders and diagrammatic, and customer specification. The Quality Inspector is also required to maintain/calibrate tools, test fixtures and follow all company policies and procedures including AS9100 standards.

Job Functions

• General knowledge of relevant manufacturing standards (such as J-STD-001/IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620) and MIL specifications AS50881 & NAVAIR 01-1A-505, ISO 9001 and AS9100
• General knowledge of common mechanical techniques (geometric dimensioning and tolerance practices).
• Verify measurements to validate part compliance using various measurement devices (calipers, tape measure, pin gauges, go/no-go gauges, etc.).
• Read electrical and mechanical drawings and able to verify part dimensions against drawing requirements.
• Ability to determine additional inspection criteria based on requirements.
• Ability to use the following tools, equipment, or software (VOM, cable tester, pull tester, etc.)
• Perform First Article inspections to SAE AS9102 Standards, customer specification and requirements.
• Inspect materials for defects, verify physical properties and size of material per drawings, customer specification and requirements with various types of inspection equipment.
• Testing materials for defects, verify electrical and mechanical properties with various types of test equipment.
• Identify and control all nonconforming materials, calibrate tools and test fixtures.
• Review materials chemical and physical certifications, test reports, and end of life requirements against specification requirements.
• Document inspection results for acceptance, rejection in accordance with company procedures, customer specification and requirements
• Maintain appropriate logs (calibration, limited shelf life, defect, inspection/test reports, reports)

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must have experience with Quality Control Processes and Procedures.
• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of the product and/or process being inspected.
• Thorough attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• General computer data entry knowledge.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to learn and apply new information and/or skills.
• Must be able to interpret data, information, and documents
• Occasionally will need to lift/and or move up to 45lbs,
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Moderate environment temperature and noise level.
• Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.
• Noise level may be loud at times.

Benefits

Compass Systems, Inc. is a profitable, growing company offering excellent salaries and benefits. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program including:

• 401(k) and 401k Matching
• Medical, Vision, Rx, Dental coverage
• Paid Time off
• Professional Development
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Short and Long-term disability, life insurance and recruitment incentives.

Compass Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Use of any external recruitment or job placement agency is based upon its compliance with our commitment to equal opportunity.