Bench Inspector

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections of machined aerospace components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, customer specifications, and work instructions.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment including: Micrometers, Height gages, Dial test indicators, Bore gages, Pitch Micrometers, Profilometers, Optical comparator, Vision system (Keyence) preferred.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and visual characteristics meet customer and engineering requirements.
• Complete inspection documentation accurately and legibly.
• Identify and segregate nonconforming material.
• Communicate quality concerns promptly to supervisors and production personnel.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions when quality issues arise.
• Maintain a clean and organized inspection area.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Understands basic QMS requirements & the importance of documentation.
• Be proficient with inspection equipment (micrometers, pitch micrometers, profilometers, comparators, depth micrometers, height gages, vision inspection equipment, bore gages and test indicators (CMM is a plus)).
• Experience performing first piece inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections (aerospace industry preferably).
• Able to interpret drawings and specifications to discern requirements.
• Understands GD&T and how to apply bonus tolerance.
• 20/20 vision, exam required (can be with correction).
• Aerospace manufacturing environment experience.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality requirements.
• CMM experience (but not required).