Pratt & Whitney · 5 hours ago
Hollow Fan Blade Inspector 3rd Shift (onsite)
East Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPratt & Whitney is a leading aerospace company focused on transforming the future of flight. They are seeking a Hollow Fan Blade Inspector for the 3rd shift to perform dimensional and visual inspections of parts and tools using standardized methods, ensuring quality and accuracy in manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
PERFORM DIMENSIONAL AND VISUAL INSPECTIONS FOLLOWING STANDARDIZED METHODS AND ESTABLISHED
TECHNIQUES, WHICH MAY INVOLVE SURFACE PLATE WORK, OR STANDARD MEASURING TECHNIQUES TO
VERIFY ACCURACY OF PARTS, TOOLS, GAGES OR OTHER EQUIPMENT. ACCEPT OR REJECT MATERIAL BASED ON
FINDINGS
WORK FROM APPLICABLE WRITTEN INSPECTION PROCEDURES DRAWINGS AND OTHER PERTINENT
INSTRUCTIONS TO PLAN AND PERFORM DIMENSIONAL AND VISUAL INSPECTION ON PARTS TOOLS, GAGES
AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, ACCEPTING MATERIAL OR REFERRING FOR REWORK OR QUALITY REVIEW W
USE A VARIETY OF FIXED AND VARIABLE MEASURING INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING AUTOMATED MEASURING
MACHINES WHERE PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS ARE WELL DEFINED TO CHECK DIMENSIONS AND RECORD
RESULTS. PERFORM NECESSARY MATHEMATICAL COMPUTATIONS TO DETERMINE EXTENT OF
NONCONFORMANCE AND COMPLETE APPROPRIATE PAPERWORK
FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURES TO PERFORM IN-LINE CHECKS AND VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS AND
MAKE SURE THAT OPERATION SHEETS ARE BEING FOLLOWED
RECOGNIZE NEED AND ARRANGE FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT USED IN PERFORMING THE
WORK AS NECESSARY
PERFORM ROUTINE SERVICING THROUGHOUT ASSIGNED AREA FOLLOWING SPECIFIED PROCEDURES AND
WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS SUCH AS INSPECTOR'S CHECK LIST FOR UPKEEP AND ASSURE EQUIPMENT
OPERATES PROPERLY
ASSIST OTHERS WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIALIZED INSPECTION PROCESSES SUCH AS THOSE FOUND
IN STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL OR OTHER SIMILAR QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS, THE
INVESTIGATION OF UNUSUAL NONCHANGED INSPECTION SEQUENCES AND OTHER SPECIALIZED
ASSIGNMENTS WITHIN CONFORMANCE AND NEW OR CHANGED INSPECTION SEQUENCES AND OTHER
SPECIALIZED ASSIGNMENTS WITHIN THE SCOPE AND SKILL LEVEL OF THIS JOB DESCRIPTION
REFER DIFFICULTIES TO LEADER/SUPERVISOR
MAY BE ASSIGNED TO CARRY OUT TASKS, NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED, WITHIN THE SCOPE AND SKILL LEVEL OF
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN SUPPORT OF DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVES AND TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUALS' SKILLS
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Must be able to make arithmetical calculations involving the use of decimals and fractions, angles, and apply substitution of numbers in simple formulas
One-year relevant experience working from drawings and use precision measuring equipment such as Vernier calipers and height gages, indicators, size blocks and sine bars
Preferred
In compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, priority consideration is given to candidates who are INTERNAL (and recall) to the Pratt & Whitney IAM Bargaining Unit members of District Lodge 26 and Affiliated Locals 700 and 1746 (Connecticut Operations)
Familiarity with inspection tooling and techniques
Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a group setting and interface directly with shop floor operators and inspection personnel
Knowledge / experience with quality systems and standards such as AS9100
Proficient in the use of continuous improvement tools, such as robust root cause analysis (RRCA) and principles of lean manufacturing
ASQ - CQE a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Life, short term disability, long term disability benefits.
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays.
401-K with company match.
Other innovative benefits include deals and discounts.
Company
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Scobbo
Executive Director & CFO, Commercial Engines GTF Programs
Christian Robertson
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