Quality Inspector

Precision Castparts; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift

Shift allowance

Job summary

PCC Aerostructures in Arlington, TX seeks a Quality Inspector – Level 1 to learn and apply GD&T, perform in-process and final inspections on machined parts and assemblies, and verify part IDs and configurations.

You will read blueprints, use inspection tools such as micrometers, height gauges, protractors, and basic PC-DMIS, and operate in a 6S manufacturing environment while supporting daily production goals.

Qualifications

• Strong math and measurement skills for shop floor QA.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and specs.
• Familiarity with GD&T and inspection documentation.

Responsibilities

• Work Order Interaction and proper job clocking.
• Perform basic visual inspection and measurements.
• Use inspection tools such as height gauges, micrometers, calipers.
• Interpret blueprints and drawings accurately.
• Maintain equipment and area cleanliness (6S).
• Protect and handle parts properly; manage non-conforming parts (NCR).
• Contribute to productivity and quality; meet daily goals.
• Complete Inspection Plans as provided.
• Understand Quality requirements in manuals and PSPs.

Skills

Basic Shop Math

Print Reading

Daily Production Goals

Learnability

Punctuality

Attention to Detail

CMM/PC-DMIS (Basic-Interm)

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CMM Inspection

PC-DMIS

Job description

Business Profile

PCC Aerostructures manufactures world-class assemblies and components for the global aerospace market.

PCC Aerostructures manufactures world-class assemblies and components for the global aerospace market.

Location Profile

Progressive was founded and incorporated in 1971 in Arlington, Texas. Heroux-Devtek Inc. purchased Progressive in 2004 who helped to expand the site which has doubled its manufacturing footprint and more than doubled sales and employee base. In August 2012, Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) acquired Progressive. In January 2022 Progressive merged with ADI, Aerospace Dynamics Inc. and now ADI Progressive is one of the largest footprints within the Aerostructures Division of PCC.

Predominantly, a provider for large, highly complex machined parts, kits and assemblies for OEMs and large Tier One providers for both military and commercial market segments. Progressive is a 140,000 square foot facility.

Position Summary

At the direction of the Quality Leader, the Quality Inspector – Level 1 will train to develop the ability to use predetermined methods, operations, setups, and prescribed specifications to perform in-process and completed inspection of products such as machined parts, mechanical assemblies, processed parts, and purchased standard hardware. They also perform verifications of part identification and configurations. The Quality Inspector – Level 1 will arrange inspection queues to identify priority work. In addition, they will identify and segregate non-conforming product using basic knowledge and understanding of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) methods per ASME 14.5 and common inspection measuring equipment, including, but not limited to, surface plates, micrometers, height gages, radius gages, protractors, profilometers, bore gauges, and dial indicators as necessary to complete assignments. Quality Inspector – Level 1 will demonstrate blueprint reading and basic math skills, basic PC skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to use ERP systems after instruction.

Reporting Relationships

The Quality Inspector – Level 1 will report to the Operations Manager.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Work Order Interaction
  
  
  
  • Job Router Interpretation
  
  
  • Proper Job Clocking and Job Book Etiquette (Completing of Operations)
  
  
  
  


• Basic Visual Inspection


• Use of Inspection Tools (such as, but not limited to):
  
  
  
  • Height Gauges, Calipers, Micrometers, Pin Gauge, Depth Gauge, Small Hole Gauge, Weight Scale, Compass/Protractor, Inter-mic, Radius Gauge, Telescopic Gauge, Feeler Gauge, Bore Scope Gauge, Countersink Gauge
  
  
  
  


• Ability to Interpret Blueprints and Drawings


• Equipment & Area Maintenance
  
  
  
  • Cleanliness/Organization (6S)
  
  
  
  


• Basic Part Protection & Part Handling


• Productivity & Quality
  
  
  
  • Basic Shop Math
  
  
  • Interpreting Certs
  
  
  • Use of the Non-Conformance "NCR" Database and tagging/identifying Non-Conforming Parts
  
  
  • Meets Daily Production Goals
  
  
  • Completes Inspection Plans as Provided
  
  
  • Understand & Locate Company Quality Requirements (Quality Manual, PSPs, PDIs)
  
  
  
  


• Other duties as Assigned

Required Skills

• Basic Shop Math


• Experience Print Reading


• Able to Meet Daily Production Goals


• Ability to Learn


• Punctuality


• Attention to Detail
  
• Familiarity with CMM Inspection and PC-DMIS (Basic to Intermediate Experience)


• Ability to use a Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Experience & Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• 1-2 years of experience

Physical Demands & Working Condition

• May be required to move items up to 35 pounds.


• Daily duties may require sitting, standing, bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, operating, and manipulating hand tools.


• Daily duties may require extended duration of walking.


• Exposed to a Manufacturing setting with heavy machinery.

Shift

• Weekend Shift


• Work Friday - Sunday, 12 hours per day, with Weekend Shift Allowance


• Day and Night Shift Opportunities Available
  
  
  
  • Day Shift 6 AM - 6 PM
  
  
  • Night Shift 6 PM - 6 AM