Quality Inspector

Crane Company; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace and Electronics in Auburn, CA is seeking a Quality Inspector to identify workmanship issues and ensure assemblies meet specifications through visual and dimensional inspection.

The role requires reading blueprints, using measurement tools and a CMM, and reporting trends to the quality organization. A high school diploma and proficiency with Word/Excel are required; experience in manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and follow procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inspection.

Responsibilities

• Identify workmanship or process damage and determine acceptance or rejection.
• Perform visual inspections to verify physical properties against specifications.
• Read blueprints and drawings, interpret engineering changes and military standards.
• Record data and communicate errors or trends to quality leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CMM

Micrometers

Dial indicators

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 thequality of produced assemblies by physical and visual inspection to verify characteristic againstpredetermined 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 reworkrequirements 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 performinspections 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 visionand depth perception; Vision corrected to 20/20
• Ability to work in a team-orientedenvironment, 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 limitedto: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any otherrequired 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

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• 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 techniquesto 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 participate in a random drug test pool.

_ Salary range: $20/hr. - $36/hr. _ Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance‑based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.