Quality Inspector Level 1

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspection & Verification:Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections of parts materials and assemblies to ensure compliance with drawings specifications and manufacturing routers.
• Measurement Tools:Utilize precision tools such as calipers micrometers height gauges and microscopes to verify critical dimensions.
• Documentation:Accurately complete inspection records checklists and reports ensuring all documentation is complete and complies with AS9100 or FAA standards.
• Non-Conformance:Identify document and segregate discrepant or defective material (non-conformances) and report them to quality management.
• Collaboration:Communicate findings effectively with production personnel and engineers to resolve quality issues.

Required Skills:

• Education:High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is typically required; technical school or Associates degree is often preferred.
• Technical Skills:Ability to read and interpret technical drawings blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Attention to Detail:Exceptional observational skills to identify small defects burrs or scratches.
• Quality Standards:Basic understanding of quality control processes and if possible knowledge of or ability to learn aerospace standards (AS9100 ISO 9001 or FAA).
• Computer Literacy:Basic proficiency with computer systems for documentation.

Required Experience and Education

• Some experience in a manufacturing or production environment (aerospace or military preferred).
• Experience with CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) operation.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Typical Tools Used

• Handheld precision tools (Calipers Micrometers Gauges).
• Microscopes or magnification tools.
• Computer systems/software for recording data and tracking inspections.