Mechanical/Dimensional Inspector II

About the role

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years, SIG SAUER has blended American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision to deliver industry-leading quality and innovation. The company serves the U.S. Military, global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens, and operates the SIG SAUER Academy for elite firearms instruction and tactical training. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER employs over 3,400 people across sixteen U.S. locations and four global facilities and is certified as a Great Place to Work™.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex mechanical inspections per technical documentation using pre-trained and determined methods to determine product acceptability.
• Work with increased independence and in a team environment; consult with internal team members and other disciplines to resolve issues as they arise.
• Verify inspection data with double gaging to ensure component integrity and resolve discrepancies found during part inspection.
• Assist the MRB team in identification of dimensional issues when required.
• Run moderately complex setups and inspection programs; diagnose and resolve issues that may arise in reported output and calibration, including basic programming, verifying downloads, and communicating results.
• Interpret dimensional tolerances and apply them to components of enhanced complexity; identify external specifications referenced in technical documentation and apply to the inspection process.
• Participate in problem-solving teams to drive to root cause of internal and external quality failures, particularly related to the prevention of customer escapes.
• Participate in 5S workplace organizational activities and maintain the area in good working order through sustainment activities, including requests for maintenance assistance when needed.
• Maintain regular on-site attendance and punctuality.
• May be required to work in other functional areas and/or facilities depending on business needs.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts based on business needs.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–6 years of related work experience.
• Ability to identify datum structures and correctly interpret GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 with limited assistance required.
• Highly proficient in blueprint reading; able to interpret dimensional tolerances and apply them to components of enhanced complexity.
• Ability to identify external specifications referenced in technical documentation and apply to the inspection process.
• Ability to complete tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicate to supervision regarding problems and corrective action.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in a team environment, share information, and respect and assist other team members.

Working Conditions

• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Work is primarily standing (90%+ of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
• Shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours.
• Exposure to a typical manufacturing environment with frequent standing, sitting, stooping/squatting, walking, and stair climbing.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum of 50% of the shift, and undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills; ability to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery or in assembly, machining, or testing of parts.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine print.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.