Business Profile:
PCC Aerostructures manufactures world-class assemblies and components for the global aerospace market.
PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S, Europe and Asia with over 5500 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Plants locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK, and China.
Location Profile:
Progressive was founded and incorporated in 1971 in Arlington, Texas. Heroux-Devtek Inc. purchased Progressive in 2004 who helped to expand the site which has doubled its manufacturing footprint and more than doubled sales and employee base. In August 2012, Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) acquired Progressive. In January 2022 Progressive merged with ADI, Aerospace Dynamics Inc. and now ADI Progressive is one of the largest footprints within the Aerostructures Division of PCC.
Predominantly, a provider for large, highly complex machined parts, kits and assemblies for OEMs and large Tier One providers for both military and commercial market segments. Progressive is a 140,000 square foot facility.
Position Summary:
At the direction of the Quality Supervisor, the Quality Inspector – Level 1 will train to develop the ability to use predetermined methods, operations, setups, and prescribed specifications to perform in-process and completed inspection of products such as machined parts, mechanical assemblies, processed parts, and purchased standard hardware. They also perform verifications of part identification and configurations. The Quality Inspector – Level 1 will arrange inspection queues to identify priority work. In addition, they will identify and segregate non-conforming product using basic knowledge and understanding of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) methods per ASME 14.5 and common inspection measuring equipment, including, but not limited to, surface plates, micrometers, height gages, radius gages, protractors, profilometers, bore gauges, and dial indicators as necessary to complete assignments. Quality Inspector – Level 1 will demonstrate blueprint reading and basic math skills, basic PC skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to use ERP systems after instruction.
Reporting Relationships:
The Quality Inspector – Level 1 will report to the Quality Supervisor.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work Order Interaction
- Job Router Interpretation
- Proper Job Clocking and Job Book Etiquette (Completing of Operations)
- Basic Visual Inspection
- Use of Inspection Tools (such as, but not limited to):
- Height Gauges, Calipers, Micrometers, Pin Gauge, Depth Gauge, Small Hole Gauge, Weight Scale, Compass/Protractor, Inter-mic, Radius Gauge, Telescopic Gauge, Feeler Gauge, Bore Scope Gauge, Countersink Gauge
- Ability to Interpret Blueprints and Drawings
- Equipment & Area Maintenance
- Cleanliness/Organization (6S)
- Basic Part Protection & Part Handling
- Productivity & Quality
- Basic Shop Math
- Interpreting Certs
- Use of the Non-Conformance “NCR” Database and tagging/identifying Non-Conforming Parts
- Meets Daily Production Goals
- Completes Inspection Plans as Provided
- Understand & Locate Company Quality Requirements (Quality Manual, PSPs, PDIs)
- Other duties as Assigned
Required Skills:
- Basic Shop Math
- Experience Print Reading
- Able to Meet Daily Production Goals
- Ability to Learn
- Punctuality
- Attention to Detail
- Familiarity with CMM Inspection and PC-DMIS (Basic to Intermediate Experience)
- Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Experience & Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 1-2 years of experience
Physical Demands & Working Condition:
- May be required to move items up to 35 pounds.
- Daily duties may require sitting, standing, bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, operating, and manipulating hand tools.
- Daily duties may require extended duration of walking.
- Exposed to a Manufacturing setting with heavy machinery.