Job Description Summary

Job Description

Inspector

Working at our Vandalia Facilities:

Our Vandalia facility is located 50 minutes north of the GE Aerospace headquarters and sits just north of the city of Dayton—known widely as the birthplace of aviation—where the Wright Brothers built the world’s first aircraft in their bicycle shop in the heart of downtown Dayton. This business boasts a rich history, in operation for over 100 years. At over 140,000 square feet, the Vandalia facility rests on 25 acres right off Interstate 75. 

At GE Aerospace in Vandalia, we specialize in manufacturing and servicing world-class power generation and electrical control and distribution equipment for a variety of military and commercial customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight. 

Role Overview:

An Inspector performs various inspection operations, reviews documentation and applied customer quality requirements for Aerospace hardware.

• Inspect rotors, stators and generators
• Inspect electrical connections for electrical, electro/mechanical, and electronic assemblies
• Inspect insertions, windings, and connections to all coils, transformers, armatures, exciters, inductance coils, rotors, and stators as necessary
• Inspect nuts, bolts, and screws
• Perform mechanical measurements using scales, calipers, and gauges
• Inspect solder, welds and braze assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components as necessary
• Inspect potting, coating, and cleaning of all components
• Review, understand, and follow routers, procedures, specifications, and other instructions for completeness to perform operation
• Inspect electrical harness assemblies and other types of controllers
• Inspect coated assemblies with various solutions per specifications
• Keep all machinery, tools, and work areas clean
• Apply basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions, decimals, and whole numbers)
• Maintain strong attention to detail and knowledge of production processes
• Demonstrate manual dexterity to perform inspection tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain an excellent record of attendance and punctuality
• Work in a team-based environment
• Make decisions based on experience and available data
• Demonstrate an ambition to excel and advance skills and knowledge
• Conform to all EHS guidelines including, but not limited to, wear proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Accept and give constructive criticism
• Successful candidate will be required to take classes in team building, environmental health and safety, and/or other on-the-job training on learn specific assignments
• Must obtain IPC 610 and 620 certifications onsite
• Must be able to use various magnification tools
• Must pass and eye exam and Ishihara test

The Ideal Candidate:

• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality. 
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge of production processes. 
• Ability and willingness to read and understand applicable information such as written instructions, procedures and specifications that apply to daily work operations
• Ability and willingness to use hand tools (pliers, wrenches, hammers, etc.)

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year of manufacturing work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in electronic assembly
• 1 year of manufacturing or mechanical work experience
• 1 year of prior assembly experience
• Ability and willingness to perform mechanical measurements using scales, calipers, and gauges
• Basic computer skills
• Ability and willingness to change tasks when asked
• Strong communication skills
• Positive attitude

Additional Information:

• Pay $20.03 per hour.
• 1st Shift 6am - 2:30pm
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds repetitively, occasionally lift up to 35 pounds non-repetitively, and some-times lift over 35 pounds with assistance. 
• Involves working in an area where there may be moderate noise intensity (85 to 89.9 dBs) and areas where hearing protection is required. 
• Involves working in an area where, due to normal machining operations there may be dust, fumes, or smoke (not over OSHA permissible exposure levels)
• Able and willingness to work in an area where, due to normal machining operations, th