Visual Dimensional Inspector SSBO

Principal Accountabilities

• Visual Inspection
  • Reviews tech cards and lot numbers.
  • Fixtures some parts and leaves others freestanding.
  • Visually inspects castings after preliminary heat treating and after final heat treat.
  • Uses a variety of hand tools to assist in visual inspection.
• Dimensional Measurement
  • Inspects castings and fixtures for conformance to blueprint and tech card specifications using templates, micrometers, height gauges, calipers, ultrasound and other dimensional measuring devices.
  • Checks casting hardness per heat treat specifications using Brinell, Rockwell and other instruments.
  • Marks castings to identify areas needing rework in order to meet dimensional specifications.
  • Works regularly with Straightening, Salvage, and Targeting areas.
• Engineering Support
  • Works with engineering to establish and evaluate inspection techniques.
  • Works with engineering to identify and resolve problems of non-conformance to specifications.
  • Enters dimensional data into computer for engineering purposes (not at LSBO).
  • Prepares reports and information on dimensional issues as needed.
• Safety
  • Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
  • Safely operates all equipment and tools.
  • Identifies and reports safety problems.
  • Completes a variety of logs and records.
  • Provides training and work direction to others as directed.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned.

Training

• Training is provided on the job.
• Visual/Dimensional Inspection Courses and Certification.
• Ultrasound Course as directed.

Entry Qualifications

• Visual and dimensional inspection skills to use precision measuring inspection tools as demonstrated by classroom training and/or work experience; completion of Visual/Dimensional course at time of hire preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow specifications on Tech Cards and other technical material, to write and to perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to perform dimensional inspection applying proper techniques.
• Ability to read precision hand tools.
• 20/30 correctable vision, and satisfactory passage of depth perception and color vision tests.
• Ability to provide work direction and training, and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to eighty pounds.
• Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and awkward physical positions for extended periods of time.