INSPECTOR IV - NIGHT SHIFT

Company: Kaman
Location: Bloomfield
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

OverviewKamatics, a division of Kaman, has an opportunity for an Inspector IV to join our team in Bloomfield, CT. This position will perform advanced inspection activities of product, materials, first piece inspection and in-process monitoring as assigned. This position reports to the Value Stream Manager/Sr. Team Leader on work assignments to meet production schedules. The position will have a dotted line reporting relationship to the Sr. Team Leader, Quality Assurance regarding quality issues. Hours for the position will be 2nd shift: 3:30 PM - 1:00 AM. This includes one hour of mandatory overtime at the end of shift for a required 45 hour week. OT pay is 1.5x the hourly rate for all hours in excess of 40 in a week.Kaman Specialty Bearings & Engineered Products, a division of Kaman Corporation, located in Bloomfield CT, is a leader in the design and manufacture of high technology mechanical products, such as self-lubricated bearings and driveline couplings, used in aviation, marine, hydropower and other industrial applications.Invested in our future together.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of various mechanical components and assemblies to close tolerance. Perform first piece and in-process inspection in assigned value stream.
• Identify defects in surface, dimensional, visual and non-conformities (material, documentation and workmanship) to blueprints and Kamatics' quality standards. Report non-conformance of materials or unusual conditions to Quality Supervisor and cell leader.
• Use a variety of conventional and advanced inspection devices, CMM tools and instruments to verify dimensions to drawing specifications.
• Perform all responsibilities within productivity and quality expectations. Follow work procedures.
• Maintain records, data and logs as necessary. Create inspection forms such as IMS, first article and other related forms.
• Prepare products and related paperwork for presentation to customer or source inspection.
• Provide leadership/training as needed. Ensure that production schedules are met.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Report safety incidents to supervisor.
• Make recommendations for improvements to work processes and procedures. Contributes to 5S programs in work area.
• Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contribute to positive teamwork environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Participate in training/learning other positions. Accomplish related results as needed.QualificationsEducation: - High school graduate or GED.Experience:Min. of 2 years of inspection experience in a manufacturing environmentSkills/Abilities Essential to the Position: - - - Attention to detailProblem solvingCommunication (speaking, questioning, listening)Read and interpret complex blueprintsCompleting Inspection Method Sheets/First ArticlesReadingCustomer focus; occasional interface with customer inspectorsResults orientedDependabilityTeam orientedInitiativeUse precision instruments, including coordinate measuring machinesLeadershipWriting, documentationKnowledge Essential to the Position:Shop MathGeometric Tolerances and DimensionsSPCPhysical Demands: - - - Frequent mental and visual attentionOccasional (15-40%) lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs#KAM#LI-AF1kamatics corporati

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