Inspector - Mechanical - Entry Level
Whippany Actuation Systems is a dynamic aerospace company that designs and manufactures electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial and military applications. Recognized as experts in our industry for over 75 years, we are a fully integrated manufacturing company which takes responsibility for the success of our business and acts quickly to implement new ideas and projects to ensure company growth.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who wants to be a part of a growing company. This position is an integral part of our Inspection team and will work from blueprints, drawings, and work specifications to inspect materials, manufactured parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies to assure compliance to our electro-mechanical actuation systems specifications.
In this role, you would typically:
- Perform visual and mechanical inspections of materials, manufactured parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies for specification compliance
- Perform dimensional measurements, First Article Inspections, and final inspections
- Inspect electronic assemblies to the latest industry standards
- Run gear tester to perform gear roll inspection
- Record all deficiencies observed in material inspected and generates non-conformance rejection reports
- Maintain inspection files and records
- Periodically inspects test equipment and specialized tools to ensure current calibration
- Work from drawings and engineering change notices and follows established operating procedures
- Examine items for compliance with workmanship standards
We require:
- High School Diploma or equivalent plus 1 year precision inspection experience.
- Knowledge of inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gages, height gages, ring gages, plug gages, indicators, and comparator centers
- Authorization to work in the US
Eligibility Requirements:
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Whippany Actuation Systems will require proof of status before employment.
We would really like to see:
- Some precision inspection experience
- Exposure to and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Willingness to become solder inspection certified
- Acute attention to detail
- Computer skills which include proficiency with internet navigation and e-mail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use mechanical, optical and digital gaging devices, and gear roll test equipment to perform work
- Ability to make mathematical calculations necessary to determine conformity of materials, parts and assemblies
- Knowledge of technical terms and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Physical Requirements Include:
- Correctable vision to 20/25 in at least one eye and ability to pass a color perception eye exam
- Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs.
- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
- Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
- Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
- Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
Benefits and Compensation:
The pay rate for this position at commencement of employment is $24.71 per hour. If hired, the employee will be in an “at-will position.”
At Whippany Actuation Systems, we believe that our success can only be credited to the hard work and dedication of our employees. To support our employees, we offer a variety of benefit options so they can choose the coverage based on what is important to their unique lifestyle. These include medical, dental, vision, ID protection, legal insurance, pet insurance, tuition assistance program, and an employee assistance program. In addition, we provide 401K with immediate company match, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Lastly, employees are eligible for generous paid time off including 12 paid holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time.
Our Commitment:
Whippany Actuation Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Individuals who have a disability and would like to request an accommodation with regard to the application and selection process (i.e. the online application or interviews) or have questions regarding our website accessibility, may call 973-560-6662.
