Schedule: Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate: Boise, ID 83704: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

JOB description

**Position Summary: **The QA Inspector is responsible for inspecting parts, manufactured both internally and externally and providing information relative to the compliance of the parts relative to released documentation. This position will also include Final Weapons inspection as well as lasering of finished parts. PWS has a vast portfolio of weapons systems in production as well as in development. Candidates need to have understanding of basic weapons function and be willingness to learn internal process that we use.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities: **

• Inspect parts daily using appropriate measurement devices
• Maintain Quality Assurance paperwork
• Work with shop/vendor to resolve parts issues
• Maintain clean workspace with some shared tools

**Competencies: **To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Verbal communication skills are paramount. Must be able to deal with different personalities while effectively communicating the discrepancy to the team.
• Customer Service - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner. Must be detail oriented.
• Quality - Fosters quality focus in others. Improves processes. Measures key outcomes. Sets clear quality requirements. Solicits and applies customer feedback.
• Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Flexibility – The ability to quickly adapt to new challenges that arise in a manufacturing environment. Ability to work with people on a team
• **Lean Manufacturing **– Exercises a commitment to driving value and eliminating waste.

**Qualifications: **To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Education/Experience: Degree from academic or trade school preferred but not required. Should have experience with GD&T, MCOSMOS, MeasurLink 8 and above. Experience using and setting ring gages, using thread wires, and knowledge of thread classes. Experience using different types of dial gages, basic hand tool measurement equipment including measuring coating thickness. Experience using Mahr and Mitutoyo equipment. Knowledge of basic calibration schedule and requirements. Prior machine shop experience.
• **Language Ability: **Read, analyze and interpret typical manufacturing documents. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings as well as identify non-conformances on physical parts. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.
• **Mathematical Ability: **Must be able to conduct many types of mathematical problems including the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• **Reasoning Ability: **Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Critical Thinking/Problem Solving a must. Integrity is a high priority in this department of PWS.
• **Computer Skills: **To perform this job successfully, individuals must have basic computer related skills including familiarization with word processing, spreadsheet, and MRP/ERP software.
• Certificates and Licenses: Lean/Six Sigma and QA certification desirable but not required. Past machining experience a plus.

**Supervisory Responsibilities: **none required

**Work Environment: **The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Physical Demands: **The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications other: Cannot have Felony conviction-weapons will be handled daily throughout the facility. Job will start immediately upon hire.

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Blueprint Reading
• Quality Inspection Experience
• Quality Control Data Analysis

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Calipers and Micrometers
• Thread Rolling Machine
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (Mitutoyo)
• Measurement Gauges

Salary info:

$18 - $22 / hr