Inspector - Direct (Union Position)
Leach International CorporationAbout the role
Inspector – Direct (Union Position) – Full-Time Onsite
Leach International Corporation designs and manufacturers relays, electronic control devices, and power systems primarily for the aerospace and defense industry. We welcome people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward.
Leach is known for design excellence and commitment to quality and reliability since 1919. This 100-year legacy includes the invention of the electrical relay for aircraft systems, which has supported the development of the world’s aircrafts. Our equipment and components are used on thousands of aerospace, military, rail and high-end industrial applications worldwide, in the most severe environments when reliability and performance are mission critical.
Job Overview
Title: Inspector – Direct (Union Position)
Location: Buena Park, California
Type: Full-Time Onsite
Hourly Rate: $22 - $28 (based on experience and skills)
Job Summary
Under minimal supervision performs visual and dimensional inspection of relay assemblies or raw materials/fabricated parts utilizing various inspection tools and manufacturing prints to ensure compliance to given specifications. Occasionally performs minor electrical verifications and tests various parts/materials. Performs X-Ray Fluorescence inspection of materials and finishes. May assist/direct other electromechanical inspectors.
Primary Responsibilities
- Inspects various relay piece parts and subassemblies to ensure compliance to manufacturing prints and specifications and inspects parts returning from outside processing.
- Inspects fabricated parts/raw materials/subassemblies for workmanship including finish burrs, riveting, staking, soldering, plating and other treatments for specification compliance.
- Utilizing various inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc., checks dimensions/processes on parts or raw material to ensure compliance to manufacturing drawings/blueprints/specifications.
- Reviews job order travelers/shipping/receiving documents for completeness/accuracy.
- Accepts/rejects parts and fills out corresponding paperwork.
- Performs and reviews First Article Inspections per AS 9102.
- If dealing with in-process inspections, may work with manufacturing/quality engineers to resolve manufacturing specification problems such as clarity of prints, definitions and statements, incorrect revision levels, etc. as well as perform routine in-process audits.
- Actively participates in Lean and 6S initiatives
- Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above
- Understands and lives by Leach International’s ethics and business conduct policies
- Performs other duties as required
Basic Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent education
- Have a minimum of five or more years of experience in electromechanical assembly, fabrication or inspection in Aerospace Defense Manufacturing
- Ability to read and interpret manufacturing prints, blueprints and drawings
- Has an understanding of AS9102, First Article Inspection (FAI) and FAI Reports
- IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
- J-STD-001 Solder Certification
- Familiarity with electromechanical inspection tools such as calipers, microscopes, and dial gauges.
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to meet visual standards as set forth in military specifications, Visual Acuity Exam required
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office programs such as; Excel, Word and Outlook
- Possess good math skill
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate of Arts degree
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