Mechanical Inspector

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inspect mechanical and electromechanical parts, piece parts, subassemblies, and assemblies for workmanship and conformity to engineering standards and production specifications.

• Use precision measuring tools, coordinate measuring machines, and electronic instruments to perform inspections in accordance with authorized specifications and quality control standards.
• Set up and operate test equipment utilizing hydraulic and air gages, electrical devices, and other types of gages and testing equipment necessary for inspection.
• Stamp or approve acceptable work or prepare paperwork as required for rework or rejection. Document deviations from specification, purchase orders, dimensions, finishes, material, or quality using the nonconformance process.
• Ensure the history of the inspection process is kept up to date by properly maintaining the inspection records and history on fabricated and purchased parts.
• Keep nonconforming parts from remaining in stock by purging stock when it is questionable and reinspection is required.

Possess in-depth knowledge of shop math to perform calculations for the inspection of parts. Knowledge of inspection methods and gauges used in mechanical inspection to verify conformance of purchased or manufactured product to print specifications. Experience with standard inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, threaded plug gages, threaded ring gages, V-blocks, optical comparators, and profilometers required. Proficiency in the use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing based upon ANSI Y14.5M practices.

Two‑year certificate from college or technical school with a minimum of three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or a high‑school diploma or GED Certificate with a minimum of five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small‑group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Capable of interpreting blueprints and written specifications.

The employee frequently is required to stand, sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Proper safety training and equipment is provided to the employee for the safe performance of required duties.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.