Receiving & Inspection Technician

Overview

Thomas Instrument is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment and will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Thomas Instrument has a friendly atmosphere, an outstanding safety record, and a stable workload (no one large contract, but a multiple and varied customer base) with a strong international reputation for quality and integrity. The company has two plants with all benefits available including immediately vested 4% match to 401k.

The Receiving & Inspection Technician is responsible for receiving incoming materials, performing basic dimensional and visual inspections, verifying documentation for accuracy and traceability, and ensuring all received materials meet company purchasing and quality requirements before being accepted into inventory. This role is critical to maintaining product quality, regulatory compliance, and complete material traceability within an aerospace manufacturing environment.

This position requires exceptional attention to detail and the ability to accurately verify measurements, quantities, certifications, and documentation. The successful candidate will work closely with Purchasing, Quality, and Production to ensure incoming materials are properly inspected, documented, and available to support production.

• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Perform basic receiving inspections by measuring lengths, diameters, quantities, and other simple dimensions using measuring tapes and basic measuring equipment.
• Conduct visual inspections of incoming materials to identify damage, coating requirements, part identification, obvious defects, and other nonconformances.
• Review Certificates of Compliance (CoCs), material certifications, and related documentation to ensure all purchase order requirements are met, including material specifications, revision levels, heat numbers, lot numbers, and traceability information.
• Verify all required documentation is complete and accurate prior to accepting materials into inventory.
• Accurately enter receiving transactions and inventory information into the ERP system (Global Shop).
• Maintain complete traceability of incoming materials through proper identification, certification retention, and inventory records.
• Generate Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs) and coordinate with Purchasing and Quality when discrepancies or damaged materials are identified.
• Prepare outgoing materials for shipment, including packaging, labeling, and shipping documentation.
• Maintain accountability for customer-owned, government-owned, and controlled materials in accordance with company procedures.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by maintaining organized receiving records and traceability documentation.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely, as authorized.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving and warehouse work area.
• Communicate receiving issues, material shortages, documentation discrepancies, or quality concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and export control (ITAR) requirements.

• Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move items up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in high-temperature and industrial environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods of time.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to perform basic dimensional and visual inspections of incoming materials.
• Ability to read and understand purchase orders, material certifications, Certificates of Compliance, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate inventory and traceability records.
• Basic computer…