CMM Inspector (Aerospace and Defense)

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

• Oversee part inspection activities, including operating manual measurement tools and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). Responsible for inspecting and verifying the precision and accuracy of parts in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and design standards.
• Coordinate equipment calibration activities with both internal teams and external service providers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Setting up and operating the coordinate measuring machines to measure parts and components accurately. This can include both manual and automated CMM systems.
• Inspecting parts to ensure they meet required specifications, measuring attributes like dimensions, angles, surface roughness, and positioning of holes or features.
• Reviewing measurement data to identify any discrepancies or defects to determine whether the part or component is within the allowable tolerances.
• Recording inspection results, documenting any deviations, and providing reports to engineers or managers.
• Working to maintain high standards of quality assurance, ensuring that products meet industry standards and customer requirements

·         Prepare and update Company and Customer inspection records as required.

·         Communicate inspection results effectively with co-workers and supervisors.

·         Understand and use concepts like tolerance stack-up and GD&T.

·         Use basic statistical techniques for evaluation of measurement data and trending.

·         Have a basic understanding of machining processes to support communications of findings to the production floor.

·         Maintain records of calibration for various measurement equipment as required.

·         Schedule calibration work with internal customers and external providers.

·         Train others on inspection techniques and tools.

·         Work closely with engineering to determine documentation and job requirements.

·         Perform safe operation of machines.

·         Accurately completes all required paperwork.

·         Keep machines and work area clean and organized at all times.

·         Abide by and support all safety and quality system requirements.

·         Provide good feedback and promote good communication.

·         Promote and live company culture.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

·         Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

·         Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

·         Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.

·         Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

·         Knowledge of typical computer programs (MS Word, Excel, etc.) required

·         ERP (Epicor) and database knowledge helpful, but not required

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

·         2 Years College, High School diploma or equivalent

·         Requires great attention to detail and the ability to read drawings and specifications

·         Previous experience in lab and/or manufacturing mechanical product inspection

·         ASQ certification preferred, but not required

Language Skills

·         Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Physical Demands

·         The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·          While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.

·         The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

·         Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

·         The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Additional Notes

ALIGN Precision Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success.  All employees of ALIGN Precision Philadelphia are employed on an at-will basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Manufacturing excellence starts from within. Our teams collaborate and share knowledge across our facilities. We thrive through continual learning and mentoring. From apprenticeship to leadership, our people are proud of the important work we do.

Company Description

Manufacturing excellence starts from within. Our teams collaborate and share knowledge across our facilities. We thrive through continual learning and mentoring. From apprenticeship to leadership, our people are proud of the important work we do.