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Quality Inspector

Lewis Machine & Tool Co
Eldridge, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/8/2025

LMT Defense provides top tier products to the US Military, law enforcement and government agencies, in addition to international customers across the globe. Products include precision engineered modular rifle systems, grenade launchers, suppressors, and components. As it was in the very beginning, LMT’s mission is to exceed customers’ expectations of quality and value and we have been doing so for over 40 years. LMT Defense needs your help as we continue to grow into the future. If you are looking for a position that is fast paced, with competitive benefits (PTO, health savings account, 401K match), flexible work schedules, and climate-controlled facility; LMT Defense is the perfect company for you. We are looking to fill a 1st shift position in our quality Department. Below are the preferred skills, duties, and responsibilities you will have performing as our Quality Inspector.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to work 1st shift (7am-3:15pm)
  • Excellent visual perception to ensure fine detail quality inspection.
  • Full physical capability to sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, bend, and maneuver around equipment and job stations.
  • Ability to work in a productive, cooperative manner with other company employees.
  • Computer literacy at a level of competence to enable accessing and completing necessary documents and forms.
  • At least 5 years quality assurance experience in metals machine shop with ongoing exposure to related advancing quality technologies.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks according to priority.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Executing, overseeing, implementation and compliance to the Quality Management System.
  • On-going quality inspections on standard and routine processes and products according to engineering drawings, and/or specifications.
  • Maintain control, protection, and use of company assets in performance of job duties.
  • Train members of production and quality in use of all metrology equipment in use by LMT Defense.
  • On-going communications with the Quality Assurance Manager, Engineering, and Production Supervisors to ensure common understanding of immediate issues affecting output and quality.
  • Perform first piece and in-process inspections of production parts.
  • Verify calibration of inspection gauges and tools during first piece inspection to be used on production orders.
  • Perform calibration of inspection devices.
  • Audit production packets to ensure all data and forms are in place and are being utilized during first piece and in-process inspections.
  • Inspect and maintain inspection records of non-conforming material.
  • Author and maintain Cause and Corrective Action Report log.
  • Ensure calibration records are maintained and up to date for all equipment.
  • Keep and maintain records of temperature chart recorder in quality lab.
  • Coordinate production inspection efforts across all shifts.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.
  • LMT Defense is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

LMT Defense is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

  • Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with policies and applicable state laws, LMT Defense provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with LMT will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

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