Inspector - 1st Shift - Repair Solutions

About the role

Responsible for the verification of product characteristics and associated manufacturing documentation and other quality records, utilizing a range of inspection techniques and methods including, but not limited to visual, mechanicals, automated, contact and non-contact. This responsibility will be discharged under the authority delegated by quality. This position is designated as safety-sensitive under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Utilize micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision inspection tools for Inspection processes
• Inspect, review and approve parts flow through various stages of operations.
• Ensure quality parts are aligned with customer specs and requirements based on operation sheets and blueprints.
• Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring that the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards are followed.
• Responsible for performing inspection processes as described by the product work instructions and/or other directions.
• Responsible for performing first article inspections in line with site operating policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Responsible for execution customer and regulatory delegated inspection processes as authorized by those parties.
• Responsible for maintaining those delegated authorities once granted.
• Support root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances
• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
• Support continuous improvement of production and inspection processes by implementing Lean initiatives

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: High school Diploma or GED Equivalent; 3+ years of experience in first article, in-process, and final inspection methods and techniques and following relevant work instructions within a manufacturing environment; 1+ years of experience with AS9100 series requirements; 1+ years of experience working with LEAN processes and practices; US Citizen to comply with export compliance / defense technical access requirements; proficiency in English, both verbal and written, sufficient to understand and effectively follow written safety procedures, company policies, work instructions, operations manuals, and more in a manufacturing environment; reliable and satisfactory attendance is an essential job function.

Preferred Qualifications: GKN Experience; CMM inspection Experience; Experience in an Aerospace operating environment; Apprenticeship, Associate’s Degree in a technical subject or equivalent; Awareness of AS9100 series requirements; Previous delegated product acceptance authority granted by an Aerospace OEM or regulatory authority; Familiarity with 3D model based Engineering.

Pay

The compensation range is between $22.00 - $27.00 per hour.