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The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from technologies and investments to supply chain, manufacturing and test operations, facilities management, and information technology services.

The Integrated Supply Chain team has a direct impact on program success, acting as a critical chain that links the end-to-end material flow together and ensures compliance. Our organization serves as the backbone of business operations enabling Ball Aerospace to achieve true mission partnership.

QC Inspector IV / QC Inspector Senior – CMM Programmer

You are a senior aerospace inspector, you may have been in different industries such as medical or automotive, or you may have even performed inspection activities without the inspector title. Do you have the passion to grow and share your craft in Aerospace manufacturing? Do you want to amplify your scope of knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronics, components, and the materials that make technology operate and that support National Defense and the warfighter? If you answered yes, then this may be the Aerospace inspection position for you!

In this position, you will utilize your extensive inspection experience of mechanical inspection, programming coordinate measurement machines (CMM) and optical CMMs, and abilities to do open setup measurement on all sorts of components and machined parts made from a variety of metals and plastics. You will quickly become proficient in systems that plan and control manufacturing, part specifications, engineering drawings, and MRP/ERP.

This is the front end of the Integrated Supply Chain – where all material enters the business and you are a key part of the material verification process that reduces risk to programs and customers. You will ensure our suppliers are providing components and assemblies that meet Ball’s requirements, prevent malicious and counterfeit goods from affecting programs, and will help our nation and the warfighter by providing the best possible products.

What You’ll Do:

• Using your considerable technical skills and experience, you will inspect incoming mechanical material and articles for conformance to purchase order requirements, engineering drawings, and specifications using visual, mechanical and machine test methods.
• Verify received products meet the requirements of process standards and specifications utilizing various mechanical inspection equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, thread gages, magnifiers, microscopes, and multimeters.
• Create and utilize programmable CMMs using PC-DMIS, Calypso software, and/or Zone 3 software. You may teach others how to program and measure parts using the CMM.
• Utilize optical comparators and more advanced mechanical inspection tools and gages.
• Accept or reject material or articles and to identify and document anomalies and non-conformances.
• Create and maintain inspection records utilizing many different electronic information systems.
• Become certified to detect counterfeit parts and prevent them from entering the manufacturing process.
• Obtain and maintain all process certification required for assigned tasks.
• May learn and maintain certification for J-STD-001 & IPC-600/610/620 for printed wiring boards and assembly inspections.
• Mentor junior staff and provide input on process improvement.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• QC Inspector IV – High School diploma or equivalent plus 6 years or more related experience or a related 2-year technical degree and 4 years or more related experience.
• QC Inspector Senior – High School diploma or equivalent plus 8 years or more related experience or a related 2-year technical degree and 6 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor’s or Master’s, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Expert level knowledge of quality inspection processes and tools
• Expertise, experience, and training in CMM programming and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to ASME Y14.5.
• Experience recording inspection results, performing inspection operations, interpreting specifications, and using electronic information systems.
• Solid problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and experience tackling tough inspection challenges.
• Ability to master electronic information systems and tools. This is often rooted in good computer skills and aptitude.
• Ability to understand and consistently follow work instructions and checklists.
• Good physical dexterity and coordination to safely handle parts, color vision/discrimination, and visual acuity for small details.
• Ability to use microscopes and magnifiers and handle very small parts.
• Ability to professionally communicate in both written and oral formats.
• Proficiency using Windows and common Microsoft Office applications.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel a​nd local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
• May also perform functions in various work centers and different shifts, as needed.

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Relocation for this position is not available.

Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR QC TECHNICIAN IV: $27.40 - $36.78 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR QC TECHNICIAN SENIOR: $30.29 - $40.38 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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