Quality Inspector

Crane Company; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401k with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Auburn, CA is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure the quality of produced assemblies from blueprints and drawings. The role emphasizes visual inspection, data entry, and collaboration with Manufacturing and Quality teams in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of five years' experience in manufacturing inspection, proficiency with Word/Excel, and strong attention to detail, color vision, and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience as a Quality Inspector or Operator in manufacturing.
• Proficient with Word and Excel; familiarity with Oracle.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings; interpret specifications.
• US person; ITAR eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assemblies from blueprints and drawings to determine acceptance or rework.
• Conduct visual inspections with high accuracy of physical properties.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are completed and documented.
• Report errors and systemic trends to quality organization.
• Enter data into software tools; perform tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Effective verbal and written comm

Ability to interpret drawings

Teamwork and collaboration

Color vision and depth perception

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

CMM operation

Micrometers

Dial calipers

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Inspector at our Auburn, CA location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics' Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry-leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state-of-the-art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.

Job Summary:

The Quality Inspector will Identify problems with workmanship or process damage. Ensure the quality of produced assemblies by physical and visual inspection to verify characteristic against predetermined specifications, drawings or standards.

Essential Functions:

• Works from blueprints, customer drawings, engineering change notices, military standards, and established operating procedures to determine acceptance, rejection or rework requirements of assembled units or supplier components
• Conducts visual inspections with high level of accuracy to verify physical properties
• Ensures the build and test manufacturing process has been completed
• Proactively communicates errors and systemic trends to the quality organization
• Enters data into software tools
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of five years' experience as a Quality Inspector or Operator in manufacturing environment required
• Knowledge: Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Skills/Abilities: Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Competence to perform inspections using micrometers, dial-bore gages, comparators, calipers, thread gages, height gages, dial indicators, operating a CMM (pre-made programs)
• General PC skills, including Word, Excel and Oracle; Ability to interpret drawings and part specifications; Accurate color vision and depth perception; Vision corrected to 20/20
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, including interfacing with Production Control, Manufacturing Floor Machinists and Technicians, Internal Quality Engineers, Customers and other Internal Management personnel
• Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with AS9100 standards
• Familiar with AS9102 First Article Requirements

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Involves handling parts in compliance with Electrostatic Discharge Devices (ESD procedures)
• Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 40 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer
• Workspace: work bench

Top Benefits:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participa