Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspection, to ensure compliance with customer blueprints and applicable specifications.

• Receive and approve raw material, castings and consumables and verify product and material certifications conform with customer blueprints and applicable specifications.
• Receive and approve work in progress from external providers after parts are sent out for special processes. Ensure product and certifications conform with customer blueprints and applicable specifications.
• Prepare First Article packages in accordance with AS9102 and customer requirements, when required.
• Complete routine inspections using applicable drawing, criteria, gauging, control plans and sampling plans.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, filing systems and appropriate documentation to conform to all quality regulations.
• Communicate with Purchasing department regarding discrepancies with certifications from external providers.
• Communicate with Quality Manager regarding questionable measurements and/or non-conforming parts.
• Initiate Defective Material Reports (DMRs), as required.
• Approve first piece and in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.
• Approve finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Accomplish quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Ensure inspection records are filled out correctly.
• Good manufacturing practice and accurate paperwork/reporting in compliance with ISO-9001 and AS-9100.
• Make suggestions regarding improved methods to inspect parts.

• Proven experience as a quality inspector or relevant role.
• Ability to read blueprints and apply to job duties.
• Familiarity with quality testing machines and systems.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies.
• Practical experience with manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Understanding of GD&T, including geometric symbols associated with GD&T.
• Understanding and ability to apply shop mathematics.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize general inspection equipment as listed below:
  • Calipers
  • Micrometer
  • Thread gauges
  • Surface tester
  • Optical Measurement Equipment
  • Height stands/indicators
  • Borescope
  • Mahr form tester
  • Sunnen bore gages
  • CMM a plus
• Ability to read and write effectively.
• Self-motivated and positive.

About Fredon Corporation

Fredon provides world-class precision machining, grinding, EDM, and component repair services. We service a wide variety of mission critical industries including aerospace, defense, locomotive, nuclear energy, and off-highway transportation. Our motto is to always go “one step beyond” to provide our customers with the highest level of quality through planning, employee involvement, training, technology, and a highly effective quality-control system.

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