first article inspector.

The First Article Inspector is the crucial first line of defense in quality assurance. This role is responsible for performing exhaustive inspections of the initial production pieces (First Articles) from new or modified tooling to ensure 100% compliance with engineering specifications, dimensional tolerances, and aesthetic requirements before mass production is authorized. You are essentially the gatekeeper for product quality.

salary: $50,000 - $65,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI): Execute full and detailed dimensional, visual, and functional inspections of initial production samples according to customer blueprints, CAD models, and quality standards (e.g., AS9102, PPAP formats).
  
  
• Measurement and Metrology: Utilize a wide variety of precision measuring instruments, including, but not limited to:
  
  
  • Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)
    
    
  • Vision systems and optical comparators
    
    
  • Calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and bore gauges
    
    
• Document and Report: Accurately record all inspection results, comparing measured values against nominal dimensions and specified tolerances. Generate and maintain comprehensive First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and associated documentation.
  
  
• Blueprint and Specification Interpretation: Read, interpret, and work from complex engineering drawings, including a thorough understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  
  
• Non-Conformance Management: Identify and clearly document all non-conforming features, escalating issues to Quality Engineers and Tooling/Process Technicians for immediate correction.
  
  
• Process Validation: Verify that all required materials, tools, and processes (e.g., molding parameters, secondary operations) are correctly set up and capable of repeatedly producing compliant parts.
  
  
• Material Verification: Confirm material certifications and lot traceability align with drawing requirements.
  
  

Skills

Product Inspection

First Yield Pass

Reassembly

Sorting

Testing

Sampling

Disassembly

Qualifications

Years of experience: 1 year

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.