CEPEDA Associates, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company located in Louisville, KY, specializing in providing service and equipment to the U.S. Navy. CEPEDA is

ISO 9001

2008 compliant and fully qualified to manufacture and test Level

I/SUBSAFE

equipment. For more than 40 years, CEPEDA has manufactured, serviced, and upgraded life support equipment and other complex mechanical components for the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet. CEPEDA's equipment is responsible for removing atmospheric contaminants such as carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen (H2), and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Plus, CEPEDA has over 30 years of experience with equipment in high-pressure applications. Aside from our normal array of equipment, CEPEDA offers build-to-print manufacturing for numerous other mechanical applications. As we look to the future, CEPEDA is excited to play an important role in the development and production of mission-critical equipment for the DoD and participate in any research, development, testing, and manufacturing of next-generation hardware. CEPEDA is 100% employee owned! Our benefits package is like no other: Company paid health, dental and vision coverage for employees AND their dependents Company paid life insurance, short term and long term disability for employees Company funded ESOP Company contribution to 401k Personal time totaling 8 days Two weeks of vacation after one year of service Nine paid holidays Paid shutdown between Christmas and New Year Company paid uniforms Reimbursement for PPE after 90 days Annual pay increases Annual bonuses Flexible schedule (Monday - Thursday, 6am - 4:30 pm with Fridays being optional for overtime or make up time) Safe, respectful, positive culture Applicants must pass a background check and drug test. Applicants must be a US Citizen and have no citizenship with another country. Job Description or Purpose The position of General Quality Inspector is responsible for thoroughly examining products and materials throughout the manufacturing process to ensure they meet established quality standards by performing visual inspections, measurements, and test, identifying defects, and reporting any nonconformities to maintain product quality and compliance with company standards. Responsibilities/Duties

• Conducting inspections using calibrated equipment tooling such as calipers, gauges, and other measuring devices to verify dimensions and tolerances of products are withing drawing specifications and recording results.
• Visually inspecting products and materials at various stages of production to identify defects, inconsistencies, or deviations from specifications.
• Conducting functional / pressure tests and other quality checks as required by product specifications
• Communicating quality concerns to production personnel and supervisors, including potential root causes and corrective actions.
• Reviewing and comparing reports such as material test reports, heat treatment, and other special processes that are required per specifications to validate compliance of material and special processes. Skills/Training/Qualifications required
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (welding, machining, general assembly), and quality control methodologies.
• Familiarity with operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Familiarity with navigating ASTM and Military standards.
• Familiarity with using Coordinate Measuring Machines (Hexagon, Mitutoyo) o Setting up/programming (2D/3D projects)
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Data organization skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Being proactive and taking initiative when completing tasks.
• Ability to meet deadlines in individual and group tasks.
• Effectively communicate with other team members in a positive manner. Physical Requirements
• Typically located on the production floor of a manufacturing facility.
• Wear safety gear such as safety toe shoes, eye and hearing protection.
• May involve standing for extended periods of time pending work being performed.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you a US Citizen? Must pass a background check and drug test. In what country or countries do you have citizenship?

Work Location:

In person