Dimensional Inspector

Job Summary:

Dimensionally inspects aluminum castings and machined product to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements using manual inspection and CMM inspection methods and processes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans inspections by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, drawings, reference planes and locations of surfaces;
• Calculate and interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of basic mathematics, geometry and trigonometry;
• Measure and examine completed parts using precision inspection equipment (e.g., CMM, micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore gages, etc.) in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications;
• Ensure that the preparation, use and maintenance of the CMM meets all customer and regulatory requirements;
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to determine product dimensions and tolerances;
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used for inspection;
• Position and fasten parts into fixtures;
• Confer with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel in order to exchange technical information;
• Confer with numerical control programmer(s) in order to check and ensure that new programs or machinery will function properly, and that output will meet specifications;
• Evaluate

AS9100D/IATF 16949

compliant procedures, and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability to setup and inspection;

• Adhere to

AS9100D/IATF 16949

compliant procedures and processes;

• Assist in the design of fixtures and tooling to meet engineering needs;
• Prepare work instructions for the illustration of inspection processes;
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations;
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturer's instructions, by troubleshooting malfunctions and by calling for repairs, and
• Perform any and all other duties assigned by management.

Job Qualifications:

• Must exhibit understanding and commitment to US Castings' Core Values;
• 5+ years of experience working in an AS9100 or

IATF 16949

certified manufacturing organization as an inspector, machinist or machine operator preferred;

• 3+ years of experience using a CMM preferred;
• Knowledge and understanding of CAD (Solidworks) and CAM (Surfcam) preferred;
• Must exhibit understanding and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing;
• Must exhibit understanding and knowledge of blue prints and specifications;
• Must exhibit understanding and knowledge of the use of basic measuring, inspection and test equipment (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore gages, etc.);
• Must be physically able to move, push, pull and lift at least 50 pounds;
• Strong computer literacy skills required for timekeeping entry and process control data entry;
• Must be flexible and willing to adapt schedule to meet business demands;
• Weekends and holidays may be necessary;
• Willingness to work in a foundry type environment (inspection laboratory is located within a foundry and serves as support of casting production);
• Constant walking, standing, pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting, kneeling, bending, stooping, and moving during working hours, and
• Required to pass to a drug and hearing test in order to maintain a safe work environment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$42,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person