Precision Measurement and Inspection Technician

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Location: Rochester, NY, On-Site

Schedule: Monday
- Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Compensation: $22.00 - $28.00 based on experience

The Precision Measurement & Inspection Technician is responsible for interpreting blueprints from GD&T to guide their inspection of all materials mechanical in nature. This is a critical function as the first check point for supplier quality. Additionally, the Inspection department provides inspection services for the floor when there are questionable issues. The Precision Measurement & Inspection Technician works with a high level of independence and contributes to inspections of incoming material that is mechanical in nature, received from both external and internal suppliers, formally rejected by assemblers, or returned from the field.

• Reads blueprints as well as interprets and applies GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) to inspect incoming mechanical materials thoroughly.
• Utilizes quality control processes, sampling systems, and procedures to ensure part conformance to specifications.
• Ensures QVI incoming quality control product specifications and standards are achieved and maintained.
• Maintains detailed and accurate record keeping practices.
• Accepts or rejects parts that are purchased externally or manufactured within the corporation.
• Works independently and provides guidance and mentorship as needed to Level I inspectors.
• Utilizes CMMs, vision systems, calipers, micrometers, plug/thread gages, etc., as well as GD&T.
• Other related duties or tasks assigned by management.
• Inspect precision parts to tight dimensional tolerances using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, CMM, and other metrology tools.

Those who have worked as a mechanical quality inspector, machinist, or in a role that involves mechanical design may do well in this role! Candidates who have quality experience with plate inspection and GD&T could be a fit for this role as well.

• High School Diploma required. Associate's or bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing or quality-related field preferred.
• At least 2 years experience in a quality control environment specific to manufacturing and/or mechanical.
• At least 2 years experience in a machinist role preferred, but not required (helpful in this role along with the knowledge of GD&T!).
• Working knowledge with machining practices and sheet metal components preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, sometimes often of a complex nature.
• Advanced knowledge of part requirements with very close tolerances
  - Typical +/-.005mm (+/- .0002 inch.) and proficiency of both metric and English systems.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems preferred.
• Familiarity with QVI/OGP products preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills as well as effective interaction with team members and with other departments.
• Commitment to being a team player with a flexible, positive, adaptive approach to resolving problems or changes.
• Working understanding in computer software products such as:
  Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Proficiency in the use of a CMM, Vision systems, calipers, micrometers, plug/thread gages, etc.
• Working knowledge with machining practices and sheet metal components.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Basic understanding of machining practices preferred.

• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to independently and safely move materials utilizing a pallet jack, work cart, etc. Visual acuity and manual hand dexterity are needed to operate said tools.
• Ability to lift material up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to manually handle and transfer material parts to and from inspection operations.

• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Over 3 weeks of PTO (vacation/sick/personal) to start, with additional time after 5 and 10 years.

• Health coverage where QVI pays 97–100% of premiums on our most affordable HDHP – free single coverage for employees!
• Employer-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
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