Fabrication Technician III (Inspector), 3rd Shift (Onsite)

What You Will Do: Plan, set-up, prepare and perform fabrication, assembly, test and associated precision fabrication processes. Plan, set-up and operate a variety of tools and equipment such as power presses, band saws, belt sanders, expanders, and power shears to cut, form, trim, fit, roll, bend, drill and saw material to fabricate detail parts following established methods and procedures. Plan, set-up, and perform resistance spot welding and salt braze processes. Operate a variety of conventional and CNC/NC equipment to perform milling, drilling and turning operations to established methods and procedures. Plan, set-up, edit programs, and operate various presses and lasers to cut and form details. Plan, set-up, and perform pressure, leakage and functional tests. Plan, set-up and operate furnaces for processes such as drying, annealing, aging and curing product. Receive, unload, check, record, prepare, inventory, store, disburse, and deliver a variety of materials, products and equipment. Maintain rough stores, cribs, gage cabinets, and point of use storage areas. Order, organize, and store such items as supplies, materials, chemicals and tools. Safety wire, prepare product, make and apply nameplates and package for shipment. Fabricate and repair containers. Participate in review, analysis and ordering of purchased parts and materials to ensure appropriate inventory levels. Communicate with suppliers on delivery and quality concerns. Review open purchasing and shop part requirements. Review regularly with internal suppliers and purchasing. Coordinate and expedite deliveries as required. Perform visual, dimensional and functional inspection using variable measuring instruments such as micrometers, verniers and checking fixtures. Mix and apply bonding agents, coatings and chemicals. Check calibration of gages, instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures. Record and document as required. Prepare test pieces and micros using equipment such as grinders, cutters, sanders, polishers and mounting presses. Sharpen or modify tools, make up simple forming dies, tooling and periodic maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating fixtures and equipment, adding fluids, charging filters and tightening hardware. Participate in audits of processes, procedure and work areas. Use computers and office equipment to record and process transactions. Utilize and maintain all necessary documentation such as logs, reports, charts, sampling plans, statistical process control records and nonconformance documents. Instruct one or two fellow employees in proper performance of duties. Utilize statistical methods to monitor process control and capability. Use data to investigate areas for potential process improvement. Improve processes and solve problems in cooperation with fellow employees and technical support. Move parts and materials to designated locations in accordance with material flow procedures, and initiate follow-up lists. Keep equipment and surroundings neat, clean and organized. Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function.3rd Shift: 12am to 6:30am, Monday to Friday. Training may take place on 1st, 2nd Shift, or 3rd Shift for up to 3 months.

Qualifications You Must Have: Must have a high school diploma or GED.1-2 years of experience in quality control and inspection processes. Prior use of air tools and fixtures to set-up parts for welding and understanding of location gages such vernier calipers and depth micrometers. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience completing pressure test, assembly of Heli coils, riveting, and spot welding.5-7 years of relevant experience in quality control and inspection processes. Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and other quality assurance methodologies. Experience with the use of precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.