Quality Inspector

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Inspector- 2nd Shift at our Elyria, OH location.


Hours are Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm (will train in 1st shift 6:30am-3pm for up to 6 months)

Hourly pay: $35.81

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Elyria facility has been a bedrock in the community-friendly town of Elyria, Ohio, for more than a century. Known for our excellence in pumping technology, our Elyria site produced the first-ever positive displacement pump for high performance piston engine aircraft and even supplied pumps for Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. We have more than 150,000 fuel and lubrication pumps in service today and are proud to offer custom thermal management system solutions for a range of next-gen applications. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:


The Quality Inspector will learn and perform the duties and responsibilities of the Inspector occupation.

Essential Functions:

• Perform inspections in accordance with inspection plans, engineering drawings, manufacturing outlines, and applicable specifications using standard and precision measuring equipment.
• Perform dimensional layouts of castings to verify adequate material cleanup for subsequent machining operations.
• Maintain inspection plans based on manufacturing processes.
• Retrieve applicable inspection plans and request the appropriate gauges and measuring equipment.
• Review product test data against established acceptance criteria and apply the appropriate acceptance stamp when requirements are met.
• Review shipping documentation for compliance with contract requirements, purchase orders, and applicable drawing revisions.
• Perform dimensional layouts and inspections of experimental and production parts, components, assemblies, tools, fixtures, and measuring equipment.
• Verify product conformity and maintain process control using appropriate inspection methods and measuring devices.
• Maintain required inspection records and documentation for completed operations and manufacturing processes.
• Identify, document, and report nonconformances in accordance with established procedures and data-collection requirements.
• Complete all required quality and production documentation, including operator inspection records, job routers, nonconformance reports (NCRs), reject tags, move tickets, and stock tickets.
• Ensure materials are properly cleaned, identified, protected, and stacked before movement or transfer.
• Use computer systems to access databases, retrieve information, and complete required documentation.
• Perform 5S activities to maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment.
• Involves unlimited transfer to NDT/Calibration occupation as required.
• Successfully complete an annual vision examination meeting the following requirements:
  • Near Vision: Snellen 14/18 or better (20/25 or better), Jaeger Type 2 at 14 inches, Ortho-Rater 8, or an equivalent approved method.
  • Color Vision: Normal or acceptable color discrimination, demonstrated by meeting established acceptance criteria using approved testing equipment, Ishihara plates, or other approved pseudoisochromatic plates.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and/or Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Language Skills
  • Must have basic reading and writing skills
• Mathematical Skills
  • Requires basic math skills to make necessary calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing;
  • Knowledge of geometry and trigonometry sufficient to perform required inspection calculations.
• Other Skills and Ability
  • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, detail sheets, manufacturing outlines, and written instructions;
  • Must be able to use general inspection tools;
  • Proficiency with Windows-based programs.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Physical Demands:

• Requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and stretching.
• Requires lifting parts and equipment up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Climate-controlled manufacturing shop-floor environment.
• Exposure to grease, oils, and other substances commonly associated with manufacturing operations.
• Must follow applicable safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.

Top Benefits:

Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications.

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance start after completing 90 days of employment.
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

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The starting hourly wage for this position is $35.81.


Employees may progress to a maximum hourly wage of $37.76 upon completion of all required training and demonstration of full competency in the role, as defined and documented in the on-the-job training (OJT) process in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.