Source Inspector

Kaman Corporation; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Retirement savings and matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kamatics Corporation in Bloomfield, CT is hiring a Source Inspector to prepare customer source inspection packages, review orders and quality data, and ensure operations meet customer and in-house specs. You will release products on behalf of the customer and perform basic inspection activities.

You will assess defects, use precision gauges, and maintain documentation while supporting audits and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 3+ years of inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Aerospace manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare inspection packages and review PO, quality data, and customer requirements.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection to close tolerance and conduct first piece, in-process, and final inspections as needed.
• Use gauges and devices to verify dimensions to drawings.
• Maintain records and create inspection forms (IMS, first article).
• Provide leadership/training and support audits.
• May work extended hours to meet customer needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint interpretation

Strong communication

Customer focus

Read drawings

GD&T understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred

Tools

Coordinate measuring machines

MS Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Customer portals

Job description

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Source Inspector

QA Full Time Kamatics Corporation, Bloomfield, CT, US

Salary Range: $29.71 To $44.56 Hourly

Kamatics is seeking a Source Inspectorwho will prepare customer source inspection packages. Review purchase orders, quality data and customer requirements. Ensure manufacturing sequence of operations have been performed in compliance with customer, industry, and in-house specifications. Release products on behalf of customer. As required, perform basic inspection activities of product, materials, first piece inspection and in-process monitoring as assigned. Report to Quality Assurance Team Leader regarding quality issues as well as work assignments to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain up to date customer/industry certification and training for DSQR delegation.
• Prepare products and related paperwork for presentation to customer or source inspection as a Designated Supplier Quality Representative for customers as well as interact with customers at source inspection when required.
• Ensure customer purchase order requirements have been met and authorize shipment of products.
• Support Internal, Operator and Process, and Customer Audits as required.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of various mechanical components and assemblies to close tolerance. Perform first piece, in-process and final inspection as needed.
• Identify defects in surface, dimensional, visual and non-conformities (material, documentation and workmanship) to blueprints and Kamatics’ quality standards. Report non-conformance of materials or unusual conditions to Quality Supervisor and cell leader.
• Use a variety of conventional and advanced inspection gages and devices to verify dimensions to drawing specifications.
• Perform all responsibilities within productivity and quality expectations. Follow work procedures.
• Maintain records, data and logs as necessary. Create inspection forms such as IMS, first article and other related forms.
• Navigate computer files and software to acquire necessary items for inspection, verification, etc. Use software such as Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets to present data. Navigate customer portals.
• Provide leadership/training as needed. Ensure that production schedules are met.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Report safety incidents to supervisor.
• Make recommendations for improvements to work processes and procedures. Contribute to 5S programs in work area.
• Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contribute to positive teamwork environment.
• May be asked to work extended hours to support customer needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Participate in training/learning other positions. Accomplish related results as needed.

Requirement/Qualifications:

• Education:

High school education or equivalent

• Experience:
  • 3+ years of inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Aerospace manufacturing preferred.

Kamatics is seeking a Source Inspectorwho will prepare customer source inspection packages. Review purchase orders, quality data and customer requirements. Ensure manufacturing sequence of operations have been performed in compliance with customer, industry, and in-house specifications. Release products on behalf of customer. As required, perform basic inspection activities of product, materials, first piece inspection and in-process monitoring as assigned. Report to Quality Assurance Team Leader regarding quality issues as well as work assignments to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain up to date customer/industry certification and training for DSQR delegation.
• Prepare products and related paperwork for presentation to customer or source inspection as a Designated Supplier Quality Representative for customers as well as interact with customers at source inspection when required.
• Ensure customer purchase order requirements have been met and authorize shipment of products.
• Support Internal, Operator and Process, and Customer Audits as required.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of various mechanical components and assemblies to close tolerance. Perform first piece, in-process and final inspection as needed.
• Identify defects in surface, dimensional, visual and non-conformities (material, documentation and workmanship) to blueprints and Kamatics’ quality standards. Report non-conformance of materials or unusual conditions to Quality Supervisor and cell leader.
• Use a variety of conventional and advanced inspection gages and devices to verify dimensions to drawing specifications.
• Perform all responsibilities within productivity and quality expectations. Follow work procedures.
• Maintain records, data and logs as necessary. Create inspection forms such as IMS, first article and other related forms.
• Navigate computer files and software to acquire necessary items for inspection, verification, etc. Use software such as Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets to present data. Navigate customer portals.
• Provide leadership/training as needed. Ensure that production schedules are met.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Report safety incidents to supervisor.
• Make recommendations for improvements to work processes and procedures. Contribute to 5S programs in work area.
• Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contribute to positive teamwork environment.
• May be asked to work extended hours to support customer needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Participate in training/learning other positions. Accomplish related results as needed.

Requirement/Qualifications:

• Education:

High school education or equivalent

• Experience:
  • 3+ years of inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Aerospace manufacturing preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to details
• Ability to use precision instruments, including coordinate measuring machines
• Familiar with Inspection Method Sheets/First Articles
• Read and interpret complex blue prints
• Exposure and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Computer skills; MS Office, excel, outlook, MRP/ERP system or ability to use customer portals and software
• Strong communication skills (speaking, questioning, listening, writing) with ability to work with different levels in the organization.
• Customer focus

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent mental and visual attention
• Occasional (15-40%) lifting and moving materials up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent walking and standing
• Frequent computer work
• Occasional sitting

Other:

• Will be required to work overtime and weekends to meet customer needs
• Ability to work flexible work schedule

Benefits:

At Kamatics, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

Kamatics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.