Aerospace Quality Inspector

Located in Kent Washington
, Protective Coatings Inc. is a leading provider of full service finishing for the aerospace, electronics and medical industries in both commercial and defense applications. Services include non-destructive testing such as fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspection and a wide variety of surface enhancement processes such as shot peening and abrasive blasting, passivation, cadmium and nickel zinc plating, chromic, sulfuric and boric sulfuric acid anodizing and the application of chromate conversion coating on ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.

Organic coating includes the application and testing of multiple resin systems such as epoxies, phenolics, polyurethanes, polyesters, elastomerics, intumescents, lacquers, alkyds, acrylics, dry-film lubricants, and Teflon.

Selected candidates for a Level 3 Quality In-Process Inspector shall demonstrate a full understanding and knowledge of all internal processes and familiarization of the associated specifications as it pertains to quality requirements, testing, and acceptance criteria. Quality In-Process Inspectors at this level shall demonstrate an expert level of blueprint reading in order to determine critical drawing tolerances and specific finishing requirements directly involving dimensional control, along with the use of advanced measurement equipment such as micrometers, telescope, dial and pistol grip bore gages, and Sunnen PG bore gage, to name a few.

Level 3 inspectors shall possess a basic knowledge of math skills and computer skills including MS Word and MS Excel, in order to perform SPC charting and Gage R&R. Candidates shall also have the ability to make informed decisions regarding proper rework dispositioning, and complete confidence and ability to resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems. At this level, Level 3 Inspectors will also be responsible for the monitoring and documentation of controlled processing bakes and cures such as Stress and Embrittlement bakes, and required paint finish cures, as well as the required weekly equipment probe checks to ensure oven temperature compliance.

Candidates must have the ability and desire to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment, be resourceful and innovative along with presenting a strong business ethic and compliance to leadership and company policies, and a good communicator with the ability to represent the company in a positive manner. Other duties of a Level 3 Inspector will also require inspection of critical and decorative paint finishes, setup and inspection of part mark applications, perform setup and verifications of masking requirements in accordance with drawing and/or customer requirements, simple internal rework dispositions, and the confirmation of compliance and documentation outside test reports.

Leadership and mentoring skills are also expected of Quality In-Process Inspector at this level.

• Understand, adhere, and demonstrate to the company’s commitment to quality and safety.
• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Wear and maintain proper personal equipment (PPE).
• Perform and monitor required controlled bakes and cures of coatings (plating and paint).
• Perform equipment testing of bake oven equipment to confirm compliance (probe checks).
• Review and confirmation of compliance of masking and finish requirements with the use of aerospace blueprints, customer sketches, internal technique cards, and relevant process specifications.
• Performing various visual inspections and measurement testing of all finishes or processes performed at Protective Coatings.
• Final Inspection evaluation of finished orders to ensure completeness and conformance to processing as required by customer purchase order, aerospace drawings, and specification requirements.
• Review and approval of process certifications (Certificate of Conformance).
• Perform part mark set-up and inspection.
• Compare certifications or Test Reports with PO (Receiving Inspection).
• Performing…