Quality Inspector

Lewis Machine & Tool Co; Eldridge (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Flexible savings account

401K match

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

A prominent defense contracting company in Eldridge, Iowa is seeking a Quality Inspector to assist in developing and performing quality inspections on products according to specifications. You will conduct training on metrology equipment and ensure compliance with the Quality Management System. Ideal candidates should have 5-7 years of inspection experience in a high-precision environment and excellent communication skills. Competitive benefits and flexible work schedules included.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years quality assurance inspection experience in high precision machining.
• Full physical capabilities for job requirements.
• Ability to work cooperatively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee implementation of the Quality Management System.
• Conduct quality inspections on products according to specifications.
• Train production members on metrology equipment.
• Assist in hiring Quality Inspectors.
• Train production and quality staff in use of metrology equipment.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent visual perception

Computer literacy

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks

Computer literacy

Quality assurance experience

CMM calibration

Task coordination

Tools

CMMs

Calibration devices

Job description

Description

LMT Defense provides top tier products to the US Military, law enforcement and government agencies, in addition to international customers across the globe. Products include precision engineered modular rifle systems, grenade launchers, suppressors, and components. As it was in the very beginning, LMT’s mission is to exceed customers’ expectations of quality and value, and we have been doing so for over 40 years. LMT Defense needs your help as we continue to grow into the future. If you are looking for a position that is fast paced, with competitive benefits (PTO, flex savings account, 401K match), flexible work schedules, and climate-controlled facility; LMT Defense is the perfect company for you. Below are the preferred skills, duties, and responsibilities you will perform as our Quality Inspector.

POSITION SUMMARTY

The function of the Quality Inspector is to assist in developing and performing quality inspections on standard and routine processes and products according to engineering drawings, specifications, prescribed methods, and instructions. Additionally, the Quality Inspector will train and develop members of production and quality in use of all metrology equipment in use by LMT Defense.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent visual perception to ensure fine detail quality inspection.
• Full physical capabilities to sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, bend, and maneuver around equipment and job stations.
• Ability to work in a productive, cooperative manner with other company employees.
• Computer literacy at a level of competence to enable accessing and completing necessary documents and forms in performance of job.
• At least 5 - 7 years quality assurance inspection experience in a high precision machining environment, use of CMM’s and performing calibrations of precision inspection devices.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks according to priority.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executing, overseeing, implementation and compliance to the Quality Management System.
• On-going quality inspections on standard and routine processes and products according to engineering drawings, and/or specifications.
• Maintain control, protection, and use of company assets in performance of job duties.
• Assist in the hiring process of Quality Inspectors.
• Train members of production and quality in use of all metrology equipment in use by LMT Defense.

DUTIES

• On-going communications with the Quality Assurance Manager, Engineering, and Production Supervisors to ensure common understanding of immediate issues affecting output and quality.
• Perform first piece and in-process inspections of production parts.
• Verify calibration of inspection gauges and tools during first piece inspection to be used on production orders.
• Perform calibration of inspection devices.
• Audit production packets to ensure all data and forms are in place and are being utilized during first piece and in-process inspections
• Inspect and maintain inspection records of non-conforming material.
• Author and maintain Cause and Corrective Action Report log.
• Ensure calibration records are maintained and up to date for all equipment.
• Keep and maintain records of temperature chart recorder in quality lab.
• Coordinate production inspection efforts across all shifts.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager

*LMT Defense is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

LMT Defense is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

*Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with policies and applicable state laws, LMT Defense provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with LMT will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.