Quality Inspector (day shift)

Quality Inspector

Since 1957, LPI Corporation has manufactured products for jet engines, aircraft components, and other aerospace & defense applications. Our reputation for quality, service, and dependability has permitted us to serve many of the world's leading aerospace & defense original equipment manufacturers.

The Quality Inspector inspects parts, assemblies and finished products to drawings and specifications.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Inspect parts, assemblies, and finished products in accordance with contract specifications, company standards, and applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
• Perform critical visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on a wide variety of components and assemblies, following established inspection procedures and guidelines.
• Operate a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to verify product conformity and support product acceptance.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming materials or products from acceptable product.
• Communicate significant quality issues, discrepancies, or developments identified during inspection and quality assurance activities.
• Support quality record retention requirements by assisting with the filing, organization, and maintenance of quality records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training or related coursework is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of inspection experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience performing receiving, in-process, final, source, and first article inspections.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Experience operating a CMM preferred, or required if this is a core function of the role.

Skills And Knowledge:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
• Knowledge of sampling methods, including AQL levels and sampling tables.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well with others and manage multiple tasks with flexibility.
• Ability to read and write fluently in English

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.