Job Description:

• 1) Inspects purchased parts, assemblies, accessories, and materials for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments and devices: Examines items for defects in materials, work, and damage occurring in transit.

• 2) Compares quantity and part number of items received with procurement data and other specifications to ensure completeness and accuracy of order.

• 3) Inspects and measures items for dimensional accuracy, fit, alignment, and functional operation, according to blueprints, parts manuals, company or military standards, and other specifications, using precision measuring instruments and devices.

• 4) Approves or rejects items, and records inspection and disposition information.

• 5) May test hardness of metals, using testing equipment.

• 6) May examine x rays of welded parts to determine that welds conform to established standards.

• 7) May inspect outgoing and production line parts and materials.

• 8) May prepare inspection procedure outlines for reference use in subsequent inspections, using data obtained from blueprints, customer specifications, and catalogs.