At Textum we thrive on developing innovative fabric and multi-dimensional preform solutions for our customers which help to advance their programs and push their technologies to the next level. We have unique expertise in developing textile solutions for extreme environments that we are leveraging for specialty composite production. The industries that we serve include aerospace, space, defense, energy, and infrastructure. Whether it's thermal protection systems for space vehicles, preforms for CMC components, or preforms and fabrics for carbon-carbon processing, we have the experience and expertise to help ensure our customer's success both as a reinforcement provider and through delivery of finished parts.

We are looking for a qualified Quality Control Technician to be an active contributor in verifying the quality of parts through visual, in-process and final inspections in order to support development and production activities. The ideal candidate will have experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, code specifications, and purchase orders to verify products are in compliance with the requirements set forth in these documents along with experience either machining or inspecting aerospace components in a job shop environment.

This is a full-time, direct hire position with 1st shift hours.

Textum OPCO, LLC is a drug-free work environment.

Textum OPCO, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or marital status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Requirements

Applicants must be an exclusive US Citizen

Applicants must be willing and able to apply for and maintain a US DoD Security Clearance

High School diploma or equivalent (GED), or higher levels of accredited education

3+ years of relevant experience in Quality Control Inspections including in-process and final product inspections

Experience in either machining or inspecting aerospace components in a job shop environment

Must also have experience setting up gage blocks

3+ years experience reading and interpreting Engineering Drawings, Code Specifications, and Purchase Orders to verify products are in compliance with the requirements set forth in these documents

Experience with GD&T

General mechanical/technical aptitude and good manual dexterity required

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment autonomously and under pressure and complete all assigned tasks

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and perform basic math calculations

Ability to solve problems using existing procedures to perform straightforward tasks

Can work well with others in a diverse group and foster a cooperative work environment

Excellent physical condition and endurance

Candidates will be required to pass a drug test

Ability to wear half face respirator or PAPR

Responsibilities

As the Quality Control Inspector, you will be an active contributor in verifying the quality of parts through visual, in-process, and final inspections

This role will require you to use numerous measuring devices to perform dimensional checks on new parts

Additionally, you will work closely with Engineering to reduce the number of defects

Perform Quality Control product validation inspections on carbon fiber components and assemblies

Perform visual inspections as one-over-one process verification utilizing visual inspection techniques and the use of precision measuring equipment including blue light scanning

Responsible for documenting product defects and generating non-conformance reports

Responsible for completing detailed quality control Inspection (in-process and final inspections) records

Maintain accurate inspection reports and records in compliance with Quality Management System (QMS)

Assist in development of QMS Procedures and Work Instructions to eliminate quality defects and improve shop process

Maintain site gaging 5S and cleanliness standards in machine shop inspection area

Assist in site gage calibration activities

Assist engineering and operators by ensuring correct gaging / inspection methods are used and setting-up needed gages

Assist Engineers and team with data gathering to support investigations

Experience using inspection tools such as scales, inside micrometers, dial calipers, test, Blue light scanners, and dial indicators is a plus.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Training & Development