Tool and Gage Inspector

Tool and Gage Inspector

Company: TriMas Company LLC

Primary Location: 4250 Oasis Street, Mesa, AZ 85215 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Quality

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Prepares, performs and records results of calibrations, inspections and tests to determine if the characteristics of gauges and parts meet documented requirements. Accepts or rejects gauges and parts and prepares related records as permanent record for traceability.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Tool and Gauge Inspector I personnel shall be qualified to perform the following duties with only periodic supervision oversight or review:

1. Performs inspections of purchased parts, subassemblies or finished company products according to well-defined criteria using standard physical, mechanical and/or electrical measurements.

2.Reworks or rejects subassemblies or finished products as required. Performs audits to ensure standards of quality are maintained.

3. Accurately documents the results of the inspections and testing.

4. Assists in the writing and updating of inspection procedures, protocols, and checklists.

5. Requires ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings.

6. Coordinates and/or performs calibration of test equipment and fixtures.

B. Equipment/Process Responsibilities: Ensures work area, property, tools, machines, equipment, measuring instruments, or chemical reagents used to perform inspections and tests are properly cleaned and maintained daily. Sets up and adjusts equipment and instruments for tests performed.

C. Work with Others: Accurate and thorough communication is mandatory to the success of Monogram, and inspection personnel must use good written and verbal communicate to ensure team members, including in other departments, are notified of any problems or concerns regarding quality of work received or time flow of work in progress as it affects production schedules. Works as an active team member by participating in problem solving, team building and all other team activities to improve the processes, productivity, quality, etc. of operations in the department. Able to train other employees in inspection methods, operations and procedures of activities they are qualified to perform, as required.

D. Safety Responsibilities: Adherence to Company safety rules is required. Protective equipment and clothing shall be worn as appropriate to the task at hand and per the dress code policy and safety rules.

E. Initiative and Ingenuity: Requires initiative in solving problems associated with the set-up and testing of laboratory equipment and some ingenuity in adapting equipment, instruments, etc. to complete tests. Makes suggestions for improving the efficiency of workflow or equipment operation. Takes on or reports for additional work as current tasks are completed. Performs other work-related tasks as deemed necessary by Company needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A. Environmental Surroundings: Work is in a machine shop laboratory environment where noise, temperature fluctuations, the repetitive nature of the job, etc. are less desirable than in a typical office environment.

B. Unavoidable Hazards: Possible hazards related to cuts, bruises, finger and hand injuries, bums, chemical reactions and muscle strains. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, metalworking fluids, chemicals, heating elements and airborne particles. Protective equipment and clothing appropriate to the task at hand is required.

EFFORT

A. Physical: Able to lift up to 25 pounds. Required to adjust requisite equipment to set-up specifications. Hand and finger manipulation in turning tools/valves/handles or operating knobs/cranks/buttons etc. as well as using precision measuring instruments. Able to reach, bend and stretch. Most job assignments require continuous standing and/or sitting for periods exceeding 15 minutes at a time.

B. Mental: Work at times is highly repetitive and monotonous. However, set-ups may require basic knowledge of machine shop theory and familiarity with laboratory test procedures. Set-ups or test parameters may require some improvisation and ingenuity. Reasoning ability required to interpret blueprints and documentation of a technical nature. Must be able to draw valid conclusions from a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Required to organize workflow to best efficiency under periodic supervision or review.

C. Visual: Close attention to detail with moderate eye concentration for extended periods of time. Able to read precision instruments and gauges. Requires close and distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, focus adjustment and depth perception.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING

1. Demonstrated ability to read and write English of a level required in Company shop documents and computer software entry and processing requirements as well as technical manuals and specification requirements.

2. Must be capable of applying mathematical operations using fractions, decimals, algebra and geometry as required by essential job duties.

3. Must be able to operate all laboratory equipment, related tools and instruments at a complex level as required by essential job duties. Generally equivalent to 12th grade level.

EXPERIENCE

1. Requires 2 years training or equivalent skills and knowledge expertise in the complex set-up and operation of laboratory equipment, tools, and instruments which are similar or comparable to those used by the Company and which are necessary to fulfill job requirements.

2. Must have demonstrated the capability to set-up and conduct laboratory tests required in the cell.

3. Must read precision measuring instruments and gauges, as well as engineering diagrams and test requirement specifications similar or comparable to those used in laboratory testing operations by the Company.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected base pay is $25/hr.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.

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