Job Title: Quality Technician C

Job Code: 12075

Job Location: Jonesborough, Tennessee

Job Schedule: 4/10

Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee has an immediate need for a Quality Technician C (Inspection) in Jonesborough Tennessee.

Job Description:

The Quality Technician C position performs inspection of in-process and finished products, performs a variety of testing techniques, completes and reviews inspection documents, and accepts or rejects material based on customer specifications and guidelines while maintaining traceability and acceptable quality standards. The Quality Technician 3 will work within the Quality Assurance Department and report directly to the Sr. Manager of Quality Assurance. This position requires the ability to work any shift as dictated by production requirements (1st, 2nd or 3rd), the ability to work overtime, weekends and shifts of 10 to 12 hours per day.

Essential Functions:

• Create and maintain accurate records including records of inspection.
• Prepare simple to complex reports including inspection reports.
• Effectively present information to customers, client departments and other employees within the organization.
• Read, interpret and understand written or verbal requirements, procedures and specifications, including complex drawings, to perform assigned tasks.
• Work effectively in a team environment and interface effectively with all levels of employees within the organization.
• Perform mathematical calculations accurately and efficiently including statistical analysis.
• Perform inspection of in-process or finished product, including set-up of inspection processes and utilization of micrometers, indicators, CMM, comparators, vision equipment, etc.
• Initiate, prepare and follow through on inspection reports to include screening, rework and re-inspection.
• Accept or reject material based on approved inspection equipment and methods and assist Manufacturing with troubleshooting quality deficient products.
• Review and make suggestions for changes to inspector plans, inspector procedures for processes defined by Engineering.
• Work under limited supervision and prioritize work to meet critical deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior quality/inspection experience or an Associate's degree with a minimum of 2 years of quality/inspection experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Prior experience with Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee product lines is strongly preferred.
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operation and programming experience is preferred.
• A certification in two or more non-destructive testing (NDT) methods is desired. Selected candidate may be required to complete training and certifications in two or more non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all standard measuring and gaging equipment, quality standards and techniques; applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations, non-destructive and destruction testing techniques and principles; gaging methods and sampling plans.
• Ability to read and interpret simple to complex blueprints and engineering Drawings.
• Ability to perform visual setup and dimensional inspection of complex parts and assemblies.
• Intermediate math skills. Numbers, their operation and inter-relationships, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, trigonometry, and their applications.
• Calibration and Metrology principles.
• Techniques, tools and instruments involved in the use of precision technical plans, inspection plans, blueprints, drawings and/or models.
• Familiatiy Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control methods.
• Requires the ability to interface with all levels of personnel and work in a team environment.
• Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety shoes, eyeglasses, coveralls, ear plugs and various monitoring equipment.
• Requires the ability to pass a visual acuity exam upon hire and annually thereafter (Near Vision must meet the Jaeger #1 test at less than 12 inches with one eye, natural or corrected) (NAS410).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.