Mechanical Inspector Open (NWS 00532)

North Wind Services, is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customers mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly-motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.

The Materials Engineering Division (MED) Manufacturing Engineering Section (MES) has an opening for an experienced Mechanical Inspector to support the B321C Inspection Facility. Under minimal supervision, the successful candidate will provide advanced level inspection related procedures, techniques, and standards (Quality Assurance and ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing). The successful candidate will set-up and utilize a variety of measuring tools, gages, and inspection data acquisition equipment. The successful candidate will be assigned to the B321 Manufacturing team. This position requires close interactions with technical and supervisory personnel. The successful candidate will report to the B321 Dimensional Inspection Supervisor.

This position may require the successful candidate have the flexibility to work overtime, shift and or weekends to accomplish goals. The successful candidate will be required to pass various on-site training modules to pursue work assignments.

Essential Duties

- Set up and utilize a variety of advanced inspection practices, setups and computerized data acquisition equipment, inspection processes, machine controllers and operation.

- Identify, analyze, and resolve routine inspection challenges and recommend solutions for moderate to complex technical problems.

- Provide inspection and quality assurance related document and evaluate the measured data for parts and assemblies.

- Provide clear and professional communication to customers including basic analysis and interpretation of inspection data.

- Consistently apply sound quality control methods in a professional and efficient way.

- Make decisions on proper ways to set up parts in the coordination of measuring machines, and seek supervisor input as necessary.

- Provide limited technical guidance on the shop floor to assure that productivity and quality standards are maintained.

- May provide guidance to others in specific inspection practices, set-ups, and computerized data acquisitions equipment.

- Maintain close interaction with MED supervision regarding workflow, customer relations, job progress, and facility or equipment issues.

- Compliance with established ES&H regulations and procedures, assuring that all work assignments are performed with due consideration to safety, security and environmental impacts.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

- Advanced journey level experience equivalent to completion of an apprenticeship program in the machinist/inspector trade.

- Advanced technical skills, knowledge, and experience in precision inspection related procedures, standards, and techniques on a wide variety of precision inspection equipment (Quality Assurance and ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

- Experience in CAD/CAM programming. - Experience programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM’s).

- Experience using PC data file management (e.g., Excel, ASCII, DMIS, IGES, VDA, STL).

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in close cooperation with inspection and engineering personnel.

- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate tactfully and effectively in a technical environment.

- Understanding of inspection and metrology related methods, QA standards, tools, and equipment including computerized controllers and related technology.

- Knowledge and understanding of shop-related mathematics and blueprint reading skills.

- Demonstrated understanding of safety awareness and safe working practices.