Assembly QC Inspector

At Kaman, we are always looking for a better way. Whether we are helping keep our troops safe or pioneering safer ways to fly the globe, we approach every challenge with an innovation mindset. We consider our people to be the key to our success and have created an environment that provides opportunities for our employees to learn and grow in their careers. Find out more about us at Kaman.com/Careers.As an Assembly Quality Inspector at Kaman Precision Products in Middletown, CT, you will be a key part of our outstanding Quality team. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Creativity, and Honor.This role is a temp to hire role.  Work under general direction of the Quality, Team Leader with minimum supervision. Perform dimensional and visual inspection of complex in-process and completed assemblies.  Inspect complex subassemblies and completed units to assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, written instruction and operation routing sheets for dimensional characteristics as well as soldering and welding workmanship, wiring, staking, runout, squareness, fit and function, component location, marking and completion of operations. Record non-conforming conditions and data as required. Review test data sheets for such subassemblies as printed wiring boards and for tip assemblies and final product for completeness, legibility and compliance with specified values and tolerances. Confirm, through inspection of product and observance of related operations, that assembly tools and fixtures produce acceptable product. Check assembly test panels and chassis for identification, damage, compatibility with item tested and accepts for use. Record inspection results and complete required documentation sign off. May occasionally inspect templates, jigs, fixtures and gauges to tool design for gauge standards to insure appropriate manufacturing process. Report discrepancies or conditions that would result in defective products. Coordinate with product and quality assurance engineers on a regular basis, as required, to communicate and explain non-conforming conditions to assist in obtaining necessary corrective action. May work with customer inspector during concurrent inspections. May plot measurements on control charts and histograms.  Interpret and use company/customer specified sampling plans. Assist in formulating and reporting recommendations for correction of process to eliminate or reduce percentage of defects.   May be required to participate in improvement activities. Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.Experience: 1 - 3 years of experience as an Assembly Inspector or related experience in manufacturing. Proficiency with shop mathematics, able to read blueprints, understand specifications, charts, tables, experience utilizing a variety of precision measuring instruments. Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar highly regulated standards. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).Kaman Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer:Kaman Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Kaman Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Kaman provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures and/or process. Please inform us if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. For more information, please click here for a notice that provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).Many positions at Kaman require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). For ITAR and EAR purposes, U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, nationals and lawful permanent residents, as well as asylees and refugees. The ITAR and/or EAR may limit access rights for non-US Persons or other unauthorized individuals. Kaman reserves the right to require candidates and employees to provide proof of citizenship, nationality and/or immigration status to determine ITAR and EAR compliance requirements.