Instron is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells and services materials testing systems. Instron is a clear global leader in materials testing applications and its leadership in the marketplace is continually expanding. You will find that our established strength, commitment to our core values and team focus provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career development. With minimal supervision, uses precision mechanical measuring equipment and surface plate techniques, and optical equipment to inspect parts or assemblies to specifications, and reports and records their status. Other ancillary tasks include training less senior personnel and developing inspection procedures as required. **WHAT YOU WILL DO: ** + Inspects mechanical parts or assemblies by gauging, using mechanical and optical instruments and comparing against engineering drawings and/or specifications to ensure compliance with specs, quality standards, and revision levels. Instruments used include verniers, micrometers, hardness testers, CMM, and test fixtures. + Develops new or improves existing inspection methods on parts and assemblies from instructions, ingenuity, or experience. + Partake in Supplier qualification process when required. + Record & report the status of the inspected part or assembly to the Supervisor and/or Supervisor of department where part/assembly originated. Communicates part or system quality recommendation and problems to his or her supervisor and/or to department of manufacture supervisor. + Responsible for managing calibration of inspection tools. + Recommends purchase of test gages, fixtures, or instruments needed. + Inspects and processes parts/goods returned by customers, using RMA processes. + Assists and/or trains less senior inspectors & co-workers. + Performs first article inspections on the floor and develops inspection criteria. + Inspects finishing operations such as painting and plating for defects + Ability to work with vendors to ensure finish requirements are met. + Issue internal corrective actions and be an active member of Material Review Board. + Assist production engineer with root cause finding, process corrective and preventative actions in Agile. + Incoming inspection of purchased or outsourced parts. **WHAT YOU WILL BRING** + Ability to read and interpret all related drawings, application sheets, and work instruction sheets. + Knowledge of Microsoft office to include Excel and Word. + Excellent communication skills. + Expertise with operation of standard inspection equipment for measuring precision machined parts and related measuring and calibration equipment; normally acquired in 5 or more years of previous inspection experience. Associated tables, charts, and process sheets relative to Instron inspection. + Must lift loads of 35 pounds 20% of work time. + Ability to work well without direct supervision or written instructions. + Ability and desire to drive quality in the Binghamton NY facility. Take this opportunity to join a professional and successful team where you can make a significant impact immediately. Enjoy competitive compensation and generous benefits that includes health, dental, life and LTD insurance, paid parental leave, 401k (with match), and a generous tuition reimbursement program. Instron is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. _ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._ _As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _ ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.