Receiving Inspector I

Job DetailsJob Location: Arrowhead Products - Los Alamitos, CA 90720Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $27.00 - $29.00 HourlyJob Shift: 2nd ShiftJob Summary

Performs the receiving inspection of products and materials used in aerospace and space manufacturing. Analyze Purchase Orders, engineering blueprints, process specifications, shop travelers and manufacturing planning documents to determine nature and extent of inspection requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Works with the Supplier Quality Engineer and Supplier Quality Manager to provide feedback to suppliers and outside processors on quality performance
Works with Planning and Production Control to prioritize daily workload to support Operations Master Schedule
Works with Purchasing to coordinate resolution of errors in supplier documentation
Determines most practical inspection method and technique; selects precision measuring instruments and equipment to dimensionally inspect units. Performs surface table inspections using standard positioning, measuring and layout instruments and equipment. Uses shop mathematics, decimals and fractions in the performance of the work noted herein.
Conducts first article, receiving inspection; visually and dimensionally inspects a wide variety of airframes parts and aerospace assemblies/components.
Inspects outgoing/incoming metallic and fiber materials, plastic and rubber compounds for correct formulation call- out, serialization, identification, cure date and shelf life; verifies vendor and material certifications; checks heat codes, batch and lot numbers to assure product tractability. Inspects reinforced plastic and rubber products for delaminating, blisters, porosity, bond, elasticity, gauge surface smoothness and similar defects or characteristics. Checks configuration and part dimensions with or without the aid of assembly check gauges, fixtures and tooling.
Conducts off-site Source Inspection at designated suppliers
Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records, both manually and electronically.
Prepare inspection reports and documentation. Coordinates rejection with MRB, engineering and customer representatives for dispositions and process refinement.
Prepares and maintains history files, records and reports.
Maintains proper traceability and identification of parts at all times.
Follows Control of Nonconforming product procedure, including proper identification and segregation of nonconforming product
This job description is not all inclusive of all duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience

Requires High School degree or GED.  Related AA or trade school degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred
Experience working in AS9100 production environment preferred
Must be able to read and analyze engineering drawings and blueprints to determine requirements.
Must be able to use basic inspection tools: calipers, scales, height gauges, optical aids, micrometers
Knowledge of GD&T preferred
Experience with production processes such as assembly, forming, tooling, welding (fusion & resistance), heat treat, cleaning preferred
Experience with production machinery and equipment such as press forming, tube bending and other fabrication preferred
Knowledge of metallic materials such as stainless, nickel, titanium, aluminum preferred
Experience with composites materials and production processes such as elastomers, resins, and composite reinforcement material preferred
Experience with AS9102 standards and software, and military specifications preferred
Must interface effectively across organizational levels.
Must have good organizational skills and maintain accurate, complete documentation.
Must have good communication skills, both written and oral.
Must be able to use MS Word/Outlook/Excel

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lift up to 50 lbs.
Push and pull 50 lbs.
Bend Occasionally
Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequent