<p>Kamatics, a division of Kaman, offers a fantastic culture that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and opportunities for career growth through training and support for all team members.</p> <p>We are searching for a dynamic and motivated Inspector IV to join our team at our Bloomfield, CT location. First shift hours are 6:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday, as business needs currently dictate one hour of mandatory daily overtime.</p> <p>We offer competitive pay, and a robust benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k) match up to 5%, wellness days and a one-week paid holiday shutdown during the holidays. Team players with a passion for excellence should apply!</p> <p>Our products are used in space, aviation, marine, hydropower and other industrial applications. As an industry leader we design, test and manufacture the highest performing, self-lubricating, roller element, metal to metal and miniature bearings in the industry.</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>Perform basic inspection activities of product, materials, first piece inspection and in-process monitoring as assigned. Report to Value Stream Manager/Sr. Team Leader on work assignments to meet production schedules. Report to Quality Assurance Supervisor regarding quality issues. Assign tasks to inspectors to ensure that production schedules are met.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Perform visual and dimensional inspection of various mechanical components and assemblies to close tolerance. Perform first piece and in-process inspection in assigned value stream. </li><li>Identify defects in surface, dimensional, visual and non-conformities (material, documentation and workmanship) to blueprints and Kamatics' quality standards. Report non-conformance of materials or unusual conditions to Quality Supervisor and cell leader. </li><li>Demonstrate mastery using the following basic inspection devices to verify drawing specifications: caliper, micrometer, dial bores, chamfer gage, profilometer. </li><li>Demonstrate mastery using the following advanced inspection device(s) to verify drawing specifications: optical comparator, sunnen gage, trimos height stand. </li><li>Demonstrate proficiency using the following specialty inspection devices to verify drawing specifications: Johnson tri-roll, sin plate, torque gage. </li><li>Demonstrate familiarity with the following specialty inspection devices: swing gage, contracer, digital comparator, cadillac gage, Keyence IM. </li><li>Demonstrate mastery in measuring the following GD&T items: roundness, parallelism, concentricity, runout, perpendicularity, flatness, total runout. </li><li>Demonstrate proficiency in measuring the following GD&T items: true position, material modifiers. </li><li>Demonstrate familiarity with the following GD&T items: profile. </li><li>Demonstrate mastery with CMM operation to inspect product. Able to calibrate probes as necessary. </li><li>Using knowledge of inspection equipment and blue print reading, provide feedback and insight on appropriate and accurate gaging methods according to the blue print requirements. </li><li>Perform all responsibilities within productivity and quality expectations. Follow work procedures. Maintain records, data and logs as necessary. Create inspection forms such as IMS, first article and other related forms. </li><li>Navigate computer files and software to acquire necessary items for inspection, verification, etc. Use software such as Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets to present data. </li><li>Provide leadership/training as needed. Ensure that production schedules are met. </li><li>May include preparing products and related paperwork for presentation to customer or source inspection as a Designated Supplier Quality Representative for customers as well as interact with customers at source inspection when required. </li><li>Maintain clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Report safety incidents to supervisor. </li><li>Make recommendations for improvements to work processes and procedures. Contribute to 5S programs in work area. </li><li>Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contribute to positive teamwork environment. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. Participate in training/learning other positions. Accomplish related results as needed. </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>High school graduate or GED</p> <p>Experience:</p> <p>4+ years of inspection experience in a manufacturing environment</p> <p>2+ years of inspection experience in a manufacturing environment or demonstrates equivalent experience.</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>CMM Operations and Programming </li><li>Advanced Shop Mathematics </li><li>Geometric Tolerances and Dimensions </li><li>SPC </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands:</p> <p>Frequent mental and visual attention</p> <p>Occasional (15-40%) lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.</p> <p>Frequent walking and standing</p> <p>Other:</p> <p>Will be required to work overtime and weekends to meet customer needs</p> <p>Ability to work flexible work schedule</p>