Quality Inspector-2nd Shift - Lakewood, CO

POSITION SUMMARY:  Inspects machined parts and assemblies at various assembly stages, or at various machining operations to ensure conformance to specifications. In addition, periodic calibration of certain company and employee owned gages to calibrated standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

·               Reads and interprets blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information such as specified material, surface finish, and dimensions.

·               Compares surface finish of workpiece to finish on set of standard blocks or with microinch measurement device to ensure production of specified surface finish.

·               Measures dimensions, such as length, height, and distance, between reference points, using precision instruments such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicator, electronic height gage, coordinate measuring machine, or optical comparator to ensure product meets specifications.

·               Locates datum on part and measures dimension such as angle, arc, and radii using combinations of aids such as surface plate, parallel bars, angle plates, gauge blocks, V-blocks, sine bars, and precision measuring instruments.

·               Inspects first article parts.  Prepares first article reports and maintains records when required.

·               Inspects plating for conformance to specifications.

·               Inspects parts from outside vendors for conformance to drawing.

·               Reports findings immediately to Quality supervisor, shop or shift supervisor, and/or machine operator as necessary to maintain production schedule.

·               Assists in calibration of inspection equipment to ensure accuracy and repeatability.

·               Substitutes known values, such as dimensions from blueprints into standard formulas and solves for unknown quantities using knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, or geometry to determine dimensions not specified in blueprints.

·               Assists and writes discrepancy and corrective action reports.

·               As time allows, performs roving inspections on the floor and assists machinists and assemblers with problems.

·               Works independently, but as part of a team, with minimal oversight.

·               Attends work in person, on time, on a regular and reliable basis.

·               Completes all tasks in an accurate, complete and timely manner.  Is detail oriented.

·               Follows directions.  Asks questions to clarify if needs more information.

·               Follows all safety protocols, helps others follow all safety protocols and alerts their supervisor or management to any safety risks that are discovered.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

·               Training and Experience:  1-2 years of trade school, vocational education, work experience, or apprenticeship in machining or related field.

·               Reading and Comprehension:  Ability to interpret and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings, set up sheets, and process sheets.  Ability to write routine reports.

·               Math Ability:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret graphs.  Good working knowledge of shop math.

·               Computer Skills:  Ability to enter and retrieve data relevant to job function from computer using ERP system and other software.

·               Physical Demands:  The employee is required to:

- stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.

- exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

- exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or

- exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

·               Working Conditions:  The employee is subject to:

- high noise levels from operating machines

- physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts

- breathing fumes, dust and mist

- skin exposure to oils and cutting fluid