1st Shift Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

With more than 30 years’ experience in the manufacture of ceramic cores used in the casting of gas turbine engine components for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications, DAI Ceramics is at the cutting edge of ceramic core technology. Our company is dedicated to providing quality products, on-time delivery, and fair prices. 

We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package. We believe in taking care of our team on and off the job. Full-time employees are eligible for: 

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

DAI offers a positive working atmosphere that fosters teamwork and an appreciation of all our employees.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Visually and dimensionally inspect green and final core product in accordance with customer supplied specification and departmental operating instructions/procedures.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Perform visual and dimensional inspection on green cores and final cores in accordance with departmental operating instructions/procedures and customer supplied specifications/requirements.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection on final product utilizing various inspection tools and equipment including stationary, laser and transducer gages, checking blocks, hand-held inspection tools, comparator, X-Ray, and OASIS inspection computer.
• Perform inspection process meeting production goals and quality requirements.
• Assist in calibration of company inspection tools.
• Maintain required documentation and records; including customer required shipping documents (certifications, dimensional data, SDAR/deviation, etc.)
• Help maintain Quality filing and record keeping system.
• Communicate effectively with manager, lead person, other company personnel and outside customers during source inspection to address any issues/concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation
• Assure proper completion of end of shift duties including production reporting, required TPM, and 6S activities
• Know and follow all company safety rules and regulations

Education, Prior Work Experience, Specialized Skills, Knowledge Required :

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments, tools, and equipment as noted above
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attendance & dependability a must
• Willingness to cross-train in other company job functions is expected

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions :

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting) 80% of the time
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: viewing a computer terminal; reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Working in a manufacturing environment

Equipment Used :

Various hand-held tools and free-standing inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, gages, comparator, X-Ray, OASIS inspection computer, etc. Magnifying visor and handheld loop, computer keyboard and scanner.

Additional Information: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.

DAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, DAI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. DAI uses E-Verify.

EEO Employer / Veteran / Disabled

*This job description is not a contract and may not include all duties as assigned.

Monday - Friday 7AM to 3PM + overtime as required