Quality Assurance - QC Inspector 1st shift

Chromalloy; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking an experienced quality inspection professional to perform dimensional and visual inspections on aviation components. You will read and interpret OEM manuals, customer specs, and regulatory data, ensure accuracy of inspections, and maintain calibration of tools.

The role requires proficiency with precision measurement equipment, strong English communication, and willingness to work in a fast-paced maintenance environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in basic dimensional/visual inspection required on aviation related equipment (airframe, powerplant, and or avionic).
• Read, speak, write, and effectively communicate in English.
• Read and interpret various types of precision measurement equipment.
• Read and interpret documents such as OEM maintenance manuals, customer specifications and regulatory authorities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software.
• Airframe and Powerplant FAA certifications preferred.
• Maintains accuracy and attention to detail under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and ensure compliance with data such as OEM manuals and customer specifications.
• Document inspections clearly in required ink.
• Maintain proper calibration of instruments and equipment.
• Assist in process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain clean, safe working conditions and proper handling of components.
• Support engineering in introducing new repairs and techniques.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant FAA certifications preferred

Tools

Vernier calipers

Height gauges

Pi-tapes

Plug gages

Dial calipers

Dial indicators

Protractor

Radius gauges

Hardness tester

Dial bore gauge

Thickness gauge

Go/no go gauges

Micrometers

Job description

Job Description

• Work safely following all applicable health, safety and environmental rules and policies.

• Demonstrate high ethical standards and integrity as set forth in our Code of Business Conduct and our Principles of Business Conduct, Policies, and Procedures.

• With a positive attitude, demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in a team environment that promotes the company’s goals and objectives.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions delivered in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to solve problems using appropriate critical thinking skills.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and effectively communicates in English.

• Continually look for ways to increase efficiency and productivity, while maintaining the required level of quality.

• Familiarization and understanding of the applicable regulations, inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine the airworthiness of a component on which maintenance, preventive maintenance or alterations is performed.

• Ensure that the processing and inspection of components are within the applicable regulatory authority.

• Comply with all applicable regulatory, customer, and internal requirements.

• Be proficient and qualified in proper inspection procedures such as but not limited to incoming, in process (hidden damage) and final.

• Understand and implement the policies and procedures set forth in the various CCS Quality Manuals and Procedures.

• Understand and implement the applicable civil aviation regulations as defined by the FAA, EASA, CAAC, CAAT, JCAB or other recognized civil authority.

• Ensure that inspections performed are done so in accordance with approved data such as the Original Engine Manufacture Manuals, the customer’s manual or other data approved by the administrator.

• Ensure that the equipment used to perform the inspection is in good working condition and that the calibration is current, as applicable.

• Know how to read and use calibrated tooling and equipment such as but not limited to vernier calipers, height gages, pi-tapes, plug gages, dial calipers, dial indicators, protractor, radius gages, hardness tester, dial bore gage, thickness gage, omni gages, go/no go gages, and micrometers.

• Upon receiving items in this repair station for maintenance, verify that the part number and serial number of the items match the customer’s paperwork.

• Ensure that all inspections performed are properly documented in either blue or black ink.

• Report to Quality Management any condition noted on an item that requires maintenance to be performed outside the ratings of this repair station.

• Report to Quality Management any quality system deficiencies that may result in the release of unairworthy articles or the use of unapproved material.

• Demonstrate a good mechanical aptitude.

• Continually look for ways to increase efficiency and productivity, while maintaining the required level of quality.

• Display an attitude that promotes teamwork and co-operation between the inspection and productions departments.

• Cross-train to become proficient inspecting all parts that undergo maintenance at this facility.

• Ensure the proper utilization of the Chrome System.

• Provide for continuity of inspection responsibility, assuring completion of required inspection when personnel shift or assignment changes occur.

• Assist engineering in the introduction of new repairs and/or techniques to facilitate repairs and/or repairs to components.

• In conjunction with engineering and production, continually review the process routings to optimize the workflow through the maintenance process.

• Define and propose working with quality management and engineering additional equipment/tooling or modifications required to equipment /tooling which will assist in improving efficiency and productivity of the maintenance process.

• Determine repair requirements based on Traveler and drawing operations.

• Ensure all inspections are properly performed and recorded, and all records are properly executed before final approval for return to service of components maintained or altered by CCS.

• Ensure that proper documentation and certifications are included with components received.

• Ensure that all inspection tools and equipment, including inspection aids, used to perform inspections are in proper working order and the proper calibration information is affixed.

• Ensure the proper handling and preservation of components throughout the inspection process and after maintenance completion.

• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe working conditions.

• Perform other duties as company workload dictates.

• Be able to work any shift as needed due to company needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in basic dimensional/visual inspection required on aviation related equipment (airframe, powerplant, and or avionic)High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Read, speak, write, and effectively communicate in English.

• Read and interpret various types of precision measurement equipment.

• Read and interpret documents such as OEM maintenance manuals, customer specifications and regulatory authorities.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

• Operate industrial truck or electric hoist.

• Perform frequent lifting, pulling, and pushing.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software

• Ability to effectively communicate with peers, subordinates, supervisors and management personnel, customers and 2nd and 3rd party auditors.

• Good organizational and planning skills

• Maintain effectiveness in stressful situations

• At least 1-year relevant aviation work experience

• Certify visual acuity to NAS-410

• Airframe and Powerplant FAA certifications preferred