Mechanical Inspector

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Mechanical Inspector to join our team at our Kaiser Aluminum wholly owned subsidiary Imperial Machine & Tool Company in Columbia New Jersey. The Mechanical Inspector is responsible for verifying that manufactured parts, assemblies, materials, and processes conform to customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. This role performs first article, in-process, and final inspections using a variety of manual and automated measurement equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality in a precision machining environment.

• Hourly rate is $28.00 to $36.00 per hour commensurate with experience. $40.00+ per hour if candidate has CMM Programming experience in OpenDMIS.
• Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

What you will work on:

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections of machined parts, assemblies, tooling, and raw materials to verify compliance with customer drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Review manufacturing and inspection documentation including travelers, routers, certifications, purchase documentation, and customer specifications.
• Utilize precision measurement equipment including micrometers, calipers, height gages, depth gages, indicators, optical comparators, and CMMs to inspect close-tolerance components.
• Perform CMM inspections as required.
• Verify dimensional compliance to blueprint requirements including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Complete inspection reports, first article inspection reports (FAIRs), nonconformance documentation, and other quality records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor and verify product quality throughout the manufacturing process in accordance with established procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Witness and document testing activities and conduct internal process and product audits as required.
• Perform internal calibration activities for inspection and measurement equipment as assigned.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality concerns to appropriate personnel to support timely corrective action.
• Maintain organized inspection records and ensure traceability requirements are properly documented and preserved.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, inspection processes, and compliance with AS9100 requirements.
• Confidently identify, document, and reject nonconforming product, materials, and documentation, and work with production, engineering, and management to drive timely containment, corrective action, and resolution of quality issues.

Safety and Physical Requirements:

• Must follow all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, including safety glasses and hearing protection as necessary when in manufacturing areas outside of the office
• Exposure to loud noise, metal shavings, and industrial lubricants; adherence to hearing conservation programs and proper ventilation guidelines is required.
• Awareness of potential hazards, including rotating machinery, high temperatures, and pinch points, with a focus on maintaining safety at all times.