About the Role
Makes dimensional or mechanical inspection and tests of assemblies, sub-assemblies, units and components for size, to ensure conformance with quality standards. Performs floor inspection of first and subsequent piece parts. Uses a variety of precision measuring instruments and gauging equipment. May act as a lead person in a department. Offer solutions to inspection problems.
Responsibilities
- Utilize hand tools to perform first and periodic subsequent piece inspections.
- Complete an inspection report to document results of every piece inspected.
- Convert round drawing dimensions to planar layouts and perform blank layout inspections.
- Verify and double check accuracy of new layouts.
- Work with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to solve production problems.
- Assist Engineering to perform investigation for any corrective (production) action.
- Perform verification of measuring instrument accuracy.
- Communicate effectively with co-workers and provide detailed information to operators on dimensional adjustments needed to meet customer specifications.
- Notify Quality Assurance Manager and Scheduling of potential containment needs.
- Perform in-process quality audits.
- Provide direction/training to employees to ensure productivity, quality and safety.
- Operate CMM machine.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 1 year of metrology experience preferred.
- CMM operator experience preferred.
- Knowledge of hand tools, measuring techniques and computer operation including spreadsheet auto functions, formulas, and hyperlinks.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T is preferred.
- Provide routine correspondence (i.e. job routings, warnings, etc.).
- Ability to write and record detailed inspection reports and hold notices/containment documentation.
- Ability to communicate with co-workers, provide oral instruction/direction and understand oral instructions.
- Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to perform basic shop math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of all units of measure.
- Knowledge of product lines, blueprints and templates.
- Possess a high level of concentration and attention to detail.
- Ability to bend and carry up to 70 pounds a distance of up to thirty (30) feet.
- Ability to bend and lift up to 30 pounds up to 4 times per hour.
- Ability to stand and/or walk on concrete for up to eight (8) hours per day.
- Ability to use hands to manipulate objects (i.e. hand tools, etc.).
Skills
- Metrology
- CMM operation
- Hand tools
- Measuring techniques
- Computer operation
- Spreadsheet auto functions
- Spreadsheet formulas
- Spreadsheet hyperlinks
- Blueprint reading
- GD&T
- Report writing
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Basic shop math
- Product line knowledge
- Template knowledge
- Concentration
- Attention to detail
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Second shift
Experience Level
- 1 year metrology experience preferred
- CMM operator experience preferred
Education Level
- High School diploma or equivalent
About the Company
- At Wenthe-Davidson Manufacturing, we’ve been leaders in custom tubular metal fabrication for over 80 years.
- As a 100% employee-owned company with more than 200 dedicated team members, every person here has a direct stake in our success.
- Our commitment to continuous improvement, investment in state-of-the-art equipment, and long-term growth has fueled the recent expansion of our 109,000 sq. ft. facility with a new 27,000 sq. ft. addition.
