Inspection & Test Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:
An Inspection & Test Associate is responsible for ensuring that products, materials, or equipment meet quality standards and specifications. They perform inspections and tests on a variety of items, ranging from raw materials to finished products, and document their findings for further analysis.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Computes angles, radii, and other unspecified dimensions of workpiece.
• Positions workpiece on surface plate and lays out reference points and center lines on parts.
• Measures angular dimensions, radii, contours, clearances, thread lead, and other specifications.
• Tests units for fit of moving parts and mechanical functioning.
• Performs a portion of the job in a clean room environment.
• Tests parts for hardness.
• Inspects, adjusts, and verifies accuracy of gauges and measuring instruments for conformance to specifications.
• Examines defective parts to determine cause of defect and recommends changes or modifications.
• Determines salvage ability of defective items.
• Measures surface finish of part. Inspects first run parts and assemblies.
• Writes report regarding inspection and testing results.
• Draws enlarged part details for use on optical comparator.
• Inspects parts for flaws or internal fissures with ultrasonic equipment or fluorescent lights.
• Performs minor equipment preventative maintenance.
• Cleans work area.

Education and Experience:
One year certificate from college or technical school and three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

JX Nippon Mining & Metals USA, Inc. prioritizes the safety and welfare of our workforce. As part of our hiring process, pre-employment background checks are conducted on all potential employees. This check verifies provided information, past employment, education, and may include a criminal record check.

By applying, you consent to this background check. Any adverse findings may influence employment decisions, with the company retaining the right to revoke any employment offer if necessary. All information will remain confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis.

Your application submission indicates your understanding and agreement to this background check process.