Inspector Entry Level (Aerospace)

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Kent, WA

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About The Position

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Inspection & Verification: Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections of parts, materials, and assemblies to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and manufacturing routers. Measurement Tools: Utilize precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and microscopes to verify critical dimensions. Documentation: Accurately complete inspection records, checklists, and reports, ensuring all documentation is complete and complies with AS9100 or FAA standards. Non-Conformance: Identify, document, and segregate discrepant or defective material (non-conformances) and report them to quality management. Collaboration: Communicate findings effectively with production personnel and engineers to resolve quality issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is typically required; technical school or Associates degree is often preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications.
• Exceptional observational skills to identify small defects, burrs, or scratches.
• Basic understanding of quality control processes, and, if possible, knowledge of, or ability to learn, aerospace standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, or FAA).
• Basic proficiency with computer systems for documentation.
• Some experience in a manufacturing or production environment (aerospace or military preferred).
• Experience with CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) operation.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections of parts, materials, and assemblies to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and manufacturing routers.
• Utilize precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and microscopes to verify critical dimensions.
• Accurately complete inspection records, checklists, and reports, ensuring all documentation is complete and complies with AS9100 or FAA standards.
• Identify, document, and segregate discrepant or defective material (non-conformances) and report them to quality management.
• Communicate findings effectively with production personnel and engineers to resolve quality issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED