Quality Inspector II

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Uses instruments and gages properly, insures proper care, maintenance and accuracy. Hand tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, linear scales), Gages (e.g., pins, thread, custom gages), Optical tools (e.g., comparators, profiles, microscopes). Electronic measuring equipment (e.g., CMM, Profilometer, Elco meter – Coating Thickness).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings with respect to dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Checks first piece/set-up when directed by the QA Manager.
• Assist the QA Manager in maintaining inspection records and file system, as defined by the quality manual and related procedures.
• Recommends to her/his manager changes in design, tooling, or methods to improve quality.
• Maintains a neat, clean and FOD free workplace.
• Inspects completed parts and assemblies. Verifies correctness of documentation and routes material to the next operation or rejection material and prepares a rejection report.
• Performs in-process inspection as directed.
• Uses instruments and gages properly, insures proper care, maintenance and accuracy.
• Assists the QA Manager in gage control, ensuring that all inspection equipment is calibrated and in a working condition in a manufacturing setting.
• Attends training and other related events as directed by QA Manager.
• Performs additional duties and functions as directed by the QA Manager.

Education, Experience & License or Certification:

• High school diploma required.
• One to three years’ experience in QA Inspections- Aerospace Industry or Machine Shop environment
• Defense Industry experience required

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

*For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.

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