Tooling Inspection Technician
Bowling Green, KY
Full Time
Entry Level
Job Title: Inspection Technician
Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department: Tooling
Reports to: Tooling Supervisor
Position: Night Shift
Position Summary:
Verifies the final shape of forging dies; ensures finished product is free of defects using visual, tactile, and laser scan inspection. Ensures any deviation found within the body of work is within defined specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department: Tooling
Reports to: Tooling Supervisor
Position: Night Shift
Position Summary:
Verifies the final shape of forging dies; ensures finished product is free of defects using visual, tactile, and laser scan inspection. Ensures any deviation found within the body of work is within defined specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform final inspection on new and repaired forging dies using 3D laser scanning system.
- Perform detailed tactile and visual inspections of forging dies.
- Generate inspection reports, including deviations and tolerances, for items scanned with the laser scanning system.
- Perform scheduled calibrations of inspection equipment.
- Provide detailed documentation on the content of work performed in the Tooling Department.
- Assist in populating the daily shop schedule.
- Documents actions and verifies process adherence by completing process documentation.
- Maintain sanctity of the workspace through the enforcement of 5s principals.
- Maintains safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintains equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements (PM), troubleshooting minor maintenance issues, and calling for repairs.
- Accomplishes departmental goals by taking ownership of the inspection process.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Strong computer skills required.
- Strong communication skills required.
- Ability to keep and maintain detailed records.
- Basic problem-solving ability.
- Efficient management of time and resources.
- Ability to perform all assigned tasks; ability to work independently or as part of a team; ability to complete work on schedule.
- Follow Supervisors/Foreman direction while displaying cooperative and positive behavior with co-workers.
- Ability to develop and execute a detailed daily plan based on priorities given.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate’s degree in a technical field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred.
- Previous experience in quality assurance, metrology, or tool inspection preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit/stand/walk 12 hrs. per day.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in hot/cold environments.
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