Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago
Inspector Machined Parts
Shelton, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking an Inspector Machined Parts to perform visual and dimensional inspections on various machined, welded, and composite parts. The role involves working from technical documents to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards, as well as preparing inspection reports and following safety regulations.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Perform diversified visual and dimensional inspection operations on less complex first run/or sampling on a wide range of more complicated standard machined, welded, and composite vendor parts and assemblies
Work from drawings, specifications, manuals, operation sheets, purchase orders, general instructions, standard procedures, and recognized methods to inspect a variety of vendor supplied and in-plant produced parts and assemblies, or to inspect, after any operation or upon completion of complex standard and less complicated first run machined parts
Follow general instructions, complex drawings, machine manuals, special instructions, and standard inspection methods and procedures
Inspect less complicated parts and assemblies before, during and after release for overhaul and repair operations
Determine proper inspection methods and sequence, select most effective measuring instruments, holding devices, and other inspection equipment, and make all necessary mathematical computations
Plan and perform standard surface plate and dividing head layouts and dimensionally check diameters, locations, width, length, depth, hole sizes, heights, spacing, concentricity’s, parallelisms, compound angles, etc. using vernier calipers, height gage, dial indicators, size blocks, and other precision measuring instruments, as applicable
Utilize coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to perform inspection operations on vendor and in-house manufactured parts
Perform complex set-ups under the guidance of a senior operator
Check parts for nicks, scratches, cracks, burns, dents, shape edges, rust, corrosion, proper material, hardness, process, finish, heat treat, contours, welding, brazing, identification marking, and evidence of previous source inspections
As applicable check for completeness of operation and other defects, discrepancies, and surface irregularities
Prepare all necessary inspection reports and complete all other inspection paperwork as required
Perform other related duties consistent with parts inspection as directed
Refer unusual conditions, recurring discrepancies or difficult problems to senior inspector, working leader or supervisor
Perform operator checklist as required
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of equipment by performing operator required upkeep
Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety
Segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices
Qualification
Required
Perform diversified visual and dimensional inspection operations on less complex first run/or sampling on a wide range of more complicated standard machined, welded, and composite vendor parts and assemblies
Work from drawings, specifications, manuals, operation sheets, purchase orders, general instructions, standard procedures, and recognized methods to inspect a variety of vendor supplied and in-plant produced parts and assemblies, or to inspect, after any operation or upon completion of complex standard and less complicated first run machined parts
Follow general instructions, complex drawings, machine manuals, special instructions, and standard inspection methods and procedures
Inspect less complicated parts and assemblies before, during and after release for overhaul and repair operations
Determine proper inspection methods and sequence, select most effective measuring instruments, holding devices, and other inspection equipment, and make all necessary mathematical computations
Plan and perform standard surface plate and dividing head layouts and dimensionally check diameters, locations, width, length, depth, hole sizes, heights, spacing, concentricity's, parallelisms, compound angles, etc. using vernier calipers, height gage, dial indicators, size blocks, and other precision measuring instruments, as applicable
Utilize coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to perform inspection operations on vendor and in-house manufactured parts
Perform complex set-ups under the guidance of a senior operator
Check parts for nicks, scratches, cracks, burns, dents, shape edges, rust, corrosion, proper material, hardness, process, finish, heat treat, contours, welding, brazing, identification marking, and evidence of previous source inspections
As applicable check for completeness of operation and other defects, discrepancies, and surface irregularities
Prepare all necessary inspection reports and complete all other inspection paperwork as required
Perform other related duties consistent with parts inspection as directed
Refer unusual conditions, recurring discrepancies or difficult problems to senior inspector, working leader or supervisor
Perform operator checklist as required
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of equipment by performing operator required upkeep
Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety
Segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices
Preferred
2 to 3 years or Sikorsky experience
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
10001+ employees
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