Become A Mechanical Inspector

* Perform 1st piece and in-process inspection in assigned value stream.
* Identify defects in surface, dimensional, visual and non-conformities (material, documentation and workmanship) to blueprints and quality standards.
* Use a variety of conventional and advanced inspection devices, CMM tools and instruments to verify dimensions to drawing specifications.
* Perform all responsibilities within productivity and quality expectations.
* Follow work procedures.
* Maintain records, data and logs as necessary.
* Create inspection forms such as IMS, 1st article and other related forms.
* Prepare products and related paperwork for presentation to customer or source inspection.
* Maintain clean and safe work environment.
* Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations.
* Report safety incidents to supervisor.
* Make recommendations for improvements to work processes and procedures.
* Contribute to 5S programs in work area

* Inspects complex mechanical housings, assemblies, covers, connectors, hardware, raw materials, etc. by using visual, electrical and dimensional drawings in addition to purchase orders
* Inspects product for workmanship, under10X min magnification; inspects finished products for compliance to customer outline drawing; inspects test data records for compliance to ATP requirements; tests plating and metal content using XRF X
* Ray machine; performs simple tot complex Dimensional First Article Inspections
* Verifies shop travelers and supplier documentation for accuracy & completeness in accordance to the applicable drawing, MIL specifications and/or purchase order requirements
* Operate manual Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and run inspection programs on Computerized Numerical Control/Coordinate Measuring Machine (CNC/CMM); writes and/or edits simple to complex CNC/CMM inspection programs.
* Performs complex inspections using CMM or open surface plate setup; runs and operates Fischerscope XRF system for plating content and thickness requirements; performs complex F/A inspection requirements
* Maintain workstation, equipment and tools used for assigned functions and duties.
* Participate in safety training and actively comply with safety policies and practices
* Improve and maintain 5S in your area, make suggestions for improvements
* Participate in Lean/Six Sigma activities in own work area as well as events for other areas to enhance cross-functional problem solving
* Collaborate in team meetings and activities, including SET team support as appropriate
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
* Employees are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.
* Employees are responsible for cooperating with all aspects of the safety program.
* All employees are expected to demonstrate proper safety behaviors, including reporting any unsafe conditions or safety violations to a supervisor or manager.
* Employees are dedicated to obtaining and maintaining the Cobham goal of zero accidents and injuries

* Inspects a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment (i.e., combat, tactical, etc.) and automotive vehicles (i.e., attack tanks, large cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridge transporters, armored vehicle launched bridges, bulldozers, road graders, crawler tractors, power shovels, self propelled earth compacting equipment, self propelled artillery, etc.).
* May also inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support and other equipment or components of equal or lesser complexity.
* May assist higher-graded inspectors to perform inspections on equipment repairs.
* Inspects complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition.
* Inspects and performs tests to braking, steering, and differential systems, which are mechanically integrated with the transmission; to large engines, which directly power multiple hydraulic and pneumatic systems; to intricate fuel injection systems; to turret stabilization systems; and to other systems combined in a single, complex mechanical assembly.
* Uses specially designed testing methods and test equipment such as computerized test sets, precision gauges, electronic sensors, injector test stands, engine scopes, etc., to assure that tolerance and safety factors have been met.
* Inspects equipment to determine repairs needed.
* Utilizes established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate economic feasibility of repair(s).
* Considers a variety of factors such as cost and availability of parts, man-hours, and impact of time constraints on the mission to assess whether repair is economical.
* Recommends to a higher echelon to condemn equipment when the repair costs exceed the established MEL.
* Prepares lists of needed repairs, parts, and man-hours authorized.
* Performs in-process inspections to assure that equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements.
* Performs final inspection, certifying that equipment is in satisfactory operating condition, or rejects the work and returns the equipment to the repair shop with specific reports prescribing additional repairs.
* Serves as inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams (COMET) and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams (MAIT).
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Travel Required
* Not required
* Supervisory status
* No
* Promotion Potential
* Who May Apply
* This job is open to…
* United States Citizens
* Questions? This job is open to 1 group.
* Job family (Series)
* Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance
* Requirements
* Help
* Requirements
* Conditions of Employment
* National Guard Membership is required.
* Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* May be required to successfully complete a probationary period