CMM Inspector

Role Summary: To perform inspection on all parts, assemblies, completed products, raw materials and vendor products, ensuring compliance with Flowserve and customer standards. Verifies that all elements of the product meet the specifications of the product design by utilizing non-destructive testing and / or using measurement instruments in coordination with design specifications. To receive, check in and forward materials, supplies and equipment to the end user or next processing station. Monitors special process operations to verify compliance and documents all activities in writing. Reports directly to the QC Supervisor/Manager.

Work schedule: Mondays to Fridays from 2 pm to 10:30 pm. Overtime as required.

Location: Vernon, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to meet all performance standards, qualifications, and have the required knowledge and skills of Inspector Level 3
• Utilize Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and other inspection equipment to Measure/layout complex components and parts to validate engineering and customer specifications.
• Must run a minimum of two CMM machines simultaneously
• Create new part layouts and perform First Article Inspection or Critical Characteristics / Key Characteristics inspection per Inspection Procedures to verify product conformance
• Create, troubleshoot, operate and maintain CMM programming to determine conformance to specified requirements
• Interpret technical documentation such as blueprints and engineering specifications per ANSI/ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) Y14.5 standards
• Ability to transfer CAD generated drawings into measurement programs using OPEN PC-DIMS software and strong knowledge of statistical process control, tools & concepts
• Develop and maintain all CMM programs in compliance per latest drawings, customer and specification configuration requirements
• Responsible for performing 1st article inspection per Inspection Procedures, in-process and final inspections of products
• Responsible for filling out and managing all production, programming and quality documentation as required including review and buyoff of vendor product certifications
• Develop operator efficiencies related to inspection program execution
• Demonstration of current system knowledge of Brown & Sharp CMM, PC-DIMS software and proper setup / operation of CMM inspection system
• Provide CMM training to other employees as required/necessary
• Work concurrently with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and customers to identify and resolve issues.
• Properly record findings and communicate variances with Production and Engineering
• Work with customer drawings, follow specifications and operation requirements and parameters
• Must have technical background with strong mechanical aptitude
• Work timely, efficiently and accurately to process information and communicate appropriately meeting turn time schedules in a high engineered pump manufacturing environment
• Provides timely and effective completion of work requests from internal and external customers

Requirements:

• 3+ years of previous experience in CMM programming as an inspector within a manufacturing environment.
• Quality Brown & Sharp and FARO Arm CMM inspection experience in Pump, Aerospace or Automotive industries.
• Basic algebra skills and ability to read and understand blueprints and the extrapolation of dimensions.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge and user of Microsoft Office 2010 or later
• Should have 2-3 years of experience working with Lean Manufacturing requirements
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Technical Associates Degree (2 years Apprentice Program in Quality Control or CNC Machining) preferred

Preferred:

• Quality Inspector Certification (CQI) from American Society of Quality
• CMM technical training in PC-DIMS software Level 2 or 3 Certification
• Knowledge of the established quality standards, laws and regulations of national and international authorities

Hourly rate for this position: from $38.51 to $42.10. Final offer will depend upon the candidate's level of experience. This is a union position, and the selected candidate will be subject to the terms and conditions outlined in our existing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonus, medical benefits on day 1, retirement plan, paid vacation time, paid holidays and many other excellent benefits. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.