Job Description

Job Location: LH Spokane - Spokane, WA 99208
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $21.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day Shift
Job Category: QA - Quality ControlThe Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. transforms the lives of people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. Through employment opportunities, we are a catalyst for empowerment. We foster self-confidence and instill a life changing affirmation that independence is possible. From our expertise in cutting-edge technology to our understanding of mobility, we help people who are blind and DeafBlind live fulfilling lives.
We believe everyone, no matter their vision abilities, deserves to experience the power of employment. Our goal for each person we reach is to ignite a fire of determination that is centered on the reality that blindness doesn’t define who you are or how you choose to live.
We are currently seeking a person who identifies strongly with our mission and core values to join our team as Quality Inspector I. The ideal candidate for this role will have aerospace manufacturing quality experience in a total quality/team-oriented manufacturing environment, a strong knowledge and understanding of inspection tools, and must be a strong team player with excellent customer service and communication skills.
Purpose:
Performs various inspections determining the acceptability of manufactured parts to ensure a quality product.
Responsibilities:
- Inspects and determines acceptability of Government, Military and Aerospace products, other parts and sub-assemblies as required.
- Performs receiving, first part, in-process, first article and final inspections.
- Understands customer requirements and assures compliance to standards.
- Audits procedures for adherence to standards.
- Provides leadership and training in quality improvement and manufacturing processes.
- Maintains required documentation to assure process control.
- Assists Set-Up Specialists and others in corrective action on non-conforming parts or process controls to assure conformance on future jobs.
- Ensures the adherence to company safety and health standards, policies and procedures by monitoring personnel, machinery and work environment.
- Immediately notify supervisor and/or Safety Manager of any safety and health concerns and problems.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school degree or equivalent required.
- Basic shop math required.
- Three (3) to Five (5) years inspection experience required.
- Thorough knowledge of inspection devices and tools required.
- Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications, especially MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook.
- Strong sense of responsibility, initiative and teamwork; ability to work according to timelines and customer specifications required.
- Experience in total quality/team-oriented manufacturing environment and ability to support working relationships between inspection and manufacturing departments required.
- Advanced inspection courses (college level) preferred.
- Aerospace inspection experience preferred.
- Ability to work schedule as assigned.
Company benefits may include:
- 12 Paid Holidays per year
- Up to 17 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
- Medical, Dental, and vision plans
- Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Team Member Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Leave for Service Animal Training
- Focus on Upward Mobility
- Inclusive and Supportive Team Environment
Please note: Under the AbilityOne Program, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. gives hiring preference to individuals who are legally blind. Any decision to disclose a disability by an applicant related to the hiring preference is completely voluntary. Requesting such information is also a part of our affirmative action efforts. Information that is disclosed will remain confidential. Also, your decision not to disclose disability status will not have a negative impact in the hiring process.
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.