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Quality Inspector - 1st Shift (Tues-Fri)

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Quality Inspector - 1st Shift (Tues-Fri)

Rockford, IL

Job Description Summary

In this role, you'll be a key member of our Inspection team helping to inspect and finalize a variety of parts and products for commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of our team environment that's using lean and 5S practices to improve products and processes.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Perform calibration, inspection, and testing of measuring instruments/equipment such as gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measurements tools.
  • Read and interpret assembly and machine detail part blueprints, specifications, GD&T, and other quality documents pertaining to the manufacture of products produced or purchased.
  • Use inspection instruments including CMM's (MCOSMOS software), optical comparators, micrometers, gauge blocks, calipers, and indicators to measure precision machined aircraft components.
  • Perform necessary mathematical calculations as required with minimum amount of training.
  • Conduct diversity of inspections which may include first article inspections, receiving

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inspection, final inspection of machined parts and final assemblies, first piece inspections, and in-process sampling.
  • Assist machinists with checking dimensions that cannot be measured at the machine.
  • Check parts for conformity to processes and specifications.
  • Follow standardized procedures with allowable variations defined.
  • Devise ordinary gaging/measuring setups.
  • Generate detailed non-conformance records for non-conforming machined parts or assemblies.

Shift:

Tuesday through Friday from 6:00am to 4:30pm CST

Requirements include:

  • High School diploma or equivalent with at least 3 years of machining experience OR 1 year of precision machining inspection experience.
  • Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
  • Ability to understand blueprints, machining process sheets, and shop specifications.
  • Eyesight correctable to 20/20 required.
  • Strong knowledge of calibration principles and industry regulations

Desirable qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability with computer systems.
  • Strong documentation skills to record inspection characteristics and data.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Driven learner interested in improving their skills and processes.
  • Maintain a positive can-do attitude that drives team collaboration.
  • Ability to manage time during multiple inspections in addition to other duties.
  • Ability to work with a multitude of teams, including machinists, inspectors, and engineers.
  • Proven ability to work without supervision; ability to work independently with some assistance from senior operators
  • Ability to set up and operate most test equipment

Additional Information:

  • If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/hiring process with GE. If you are unable or limited in your ability to apply or interview as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by emailing us at accommodation.mailbox@ge.com.
  • Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen (as applicable).

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Loves Park, IL, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3787588
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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