Quality Inspector
5 days ago
New Berlin
Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what's next possible. The mission of the Standex Engineering Technologies Group (ETG), through its Spincraft business, is to utilize cutting-edge technologies and processes to deliver advanced metal forming solutions to leading OEMs and Tier-1 manufacturers. These capabilities, combined with industry partnerships and unparalleled customer intimacy, allow us to design and manufacture cost-effective, single-source, quality solutions for the diversified markets of aviation, space systems, defense, energy, and medical systems. For over 100 years, Spincraft WI has been utilizing metal spinning and forming to solve its customers' greatest manufacturing challenges. Spincraft WI consists of two facilities located near Milwaukee in New Berlin, Wisconsin. This location has notably been a long-time major supplier of turbine components and assemblies for the energy and oil & gas markets. The business has since expanded to innovative solutions within the Aviation, Space and Defense sectors. Some of these turnkey solutions include the next generation of commercial and military aircraft, critical defense systems, and more. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Inspector is responsible for inspecting raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure they meet specified standards and meet customer requirements. This role uses a variety of inspection tools and techniques to identify defects and document results, supporting continuous quality improvement in the manufacturing process. What You'll Do Technical Job \n • Performs inspections, as well as In- Process and Final inspections of parts and assemblies in accordance with applicable Engineering criteria, documents, drawings and workmanship standards and documents any nonconformance.\n, • Reviews job routing, quality log requirements and interprets sketches to determine dimensions and tolerance specifications for features requiring inspection\n, • Reads and interprets work orders, blueprints, and specifications to determine machine setup, type of material or part, quantity, and finish dimensions\n, • Inspect product for surface defects, such as scratches, dents, cracks, workmanship and weld quality\n, • Assemble, operate, and program the coordinate measuring machine (CMM), FARO Arm and scanning equipment\n, • Performs standard operations for established programs on the coordinate measuring machine (CMM), FARO Arm, and scanning equipment\n, • Uses a variety of common inspection tools (OD&ID micrometers, calipers, pi tapes, thread gages, point mics, profilometers,) to verify sketch/print dimensions of components\n, • May act as customer liaison for Source inspection activities\n, • Assists Engineering and Operations in the investigation of non-conformities\n, • Performs preventive maintenance on inspection equipment\n, • Trim, sand, and drill parts, and deburr parts when required\n, • Load and unload parts into inspection gages to verify and document conformance\n, • Works closely with Engineering and office staff to troubleshoot process and problems and give recommendations on new and existing products and machines\n, • Assists engineering in the implementation, creation, and maintenance of PCS (Process Control Sheets) defining process/set-up/operation of machine\n, • Defining machine variables/parameters\n, • Coordinates calibration activities and maintain records of various tools, instruments and gauges used for Product acceptance or Verification/Validation.\n, • Documents actions by completing production and quality logs as needed\n, • Accomplishes organization goals by actively exploring opportunities to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. (SQDC)\n, • Trains others by openly sharing information, knowledge and expertise with the team\n, • Attends meetings, audits and trainings as assigned\n\n Safety \n • Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations\n, • Complies with all company rules including company safety policy and all federal, state, local, and other safety regulations and practices\n, • Uses personal protective equipment and devices provided for machinery, equipment, tools and processes, when defined in PCS, Company Safety Policy, Job Safety Analysis or Management direction\n, • Reports all unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries immediately to management\n\n Housekeeping \n • Actively participates in 6S and lean activities as outlined by the Company\n, • Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following Company instructions\n, • Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs\n, • Stores and maintains tools, equipment and gauges as defined by company standards\n, • Keeps work area clean and organized to company standards/expectations\n, • Daily cleaning and sweeping of work area, tools and equipment\n, • Empty of trash and waste as needed\n, • Personal items removed from workstations\n\n What You'll Bring \n • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required\n, • Minimum 5+ years proven experience in inspection or quality.\n, • Certified by the American Society for Quality Control (ASQC) as a Mechanical Inspector or higher is required\n, • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods\n, • Comfortable working in environments with noise, heat, or dust\n, • Regularly required to move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day\n\n What We Value \n • Forklift experience is preferred \n, • Certified Level I and Level II nondestructive testing preferred\n, • Ability to read understand blueprint requirements and ability to interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)\n, • Reliable transportation \n, • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills\n, • Ability to effectively manage time, multi-task, and pay close attention to details\n, • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team\n, • Capable of following directions\n, • Takes responsibility for achieving production efficiency, quality of product and reports discrepant material immediately \n, • Demonstrates customer focus by seeking out, understanding, and responding to the needs of both internal and external customers\n, • Maintains positive attitude and communicates openly and honestly with others\n, • Solves problems proactively and contributes to continuously improving the process/product\n\n Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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