Inspector III - Black Mountain, NC

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.
Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.
Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.
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Position Description:
This position is responsible for using a wide variety of precision measuring equipment to perform visual and mechanical inspection of critical tolerances of machined parts, assemblies, sub-assemblies and completed units.
Essential Functions:
* Checks tolerance and finishes of machined parts, wound components, subassemblies and completed units using a variety of tools and gauges.
* Comfortable using handheld micrometers, calipers, and comparators.
* Familiar with using electronic indicators and digital height gages
* Familiar with using thread plugs, thread rings, plug gages, and ring gages.
* Verifies each step in the process is completed and recorded properly.
* Uses test equipment and gauges following engineering instructions.
* Summarize, file, and maintain records and parts traceability.
* Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
* Able to communicate effectively with other departments.
Critical Competencies:
* Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
* Strong team building skills
* Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
* Strong influencing skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Required Education & Experience:
* High School Diploma or equivalent with knowledge of advanced shop math.
* Basic understanding of metrology principles
* Be able to use a wide variety of precision mechanical, optical and electro-mechanical measuring instruments
* 5+ years' experience in mechanical inspection or manufacturing environment strongly preferred
* Must be US Citizen
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans