A day in the life
You start your shift by checking calibration on the shop’s micrometers, gauges, and calipers. A new production run is ready, so you pull up the blueprint, scan the GD&T callouts, and load a CMM routine to validate capability on the first pieces. You record dimensional results, flag a potential trend, and sit down with the Lead Quality Inspector and Cell Leaders to review the data. Before the batch moves to packing, you sign the certificates of conformation and verify every required document is included with the first article. Throughout the day, you accept or reject finished parts against spec, maintain the tool inventory, and keep Zero Hour Parts’ quality management system front and center—because meeting customer expectations is non‑negotiable.
About the role
This role safeguards quality from development through manufacturing. You’ll run measurement and test processes, analyze results, and help ensure production follows best practices—while keeping an eye on output efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
What you’ll do
- Inspect, test, and measure finished parts per internal standards and customer design specifications.
- Measure components using calipers, gauges, and micrometers; set up and operate the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to verify part capability.
- Read blueprints and interpret GD&T symbols to determine critical features and tolerances.
- Document findings and compile organized quality reports for the Lead Quality Inspector, Cell Leaders, and/or the Manufacturing Manager.
- Sign certificates of conformation for the packing department.
- Complete first article inspections and ensure all required paperwork accompanies the packaged part.
- Accept or reject finished parts; segregate and remove any nonconforming product or material.
- Issue and maintain the inventory of shop tools.
- Stay current with industry quality and accreditation standards and modern manufacturing quality techniques.
- Keep up‑to‑date with relevant literature and outside/agency requirements.
- Adhere to the Zero Hour Parts quality management system to ensure all parts, projects, and jobs meet customer standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you bring
- High school diploma or GED (Associate degree preferred); ASQ certification is a plus.
- Metallurgy laboratory training preferred.
- Hands‑on proficiency with gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
- Meticulous work habits; familiarity with quality processes, statistical techniques, measurement and test equipment, and FMEA.
- Exposure to a wide range of materials (steel, aluminum, stainless, plastic, titanium, copper, brass); multi‑industry experience (aerospace, automotive, medical device, etc.) is advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail and data fluency.
- Initiative, collaboration, and sound professional judgment.
- Ability to work independently and organize time effectively.
- Reading comprehension, math competency, and active listening skills.
- Strong work ethic, reliable attendance, adaptability, and comfort in a fast‑paced, high‑volume, and challenging environment.
- Tools required.
- Proficiency with the Micro Office Suite & Outlook; software knowledge related to your area is desired.