Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- ASME Codes
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical training, apprenticeship; an associate’s degree in metrology, manufacturing, machining, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in dimensional inspection, precision manufacturing quality control, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience independently completing complex inspections and producing complete, accurate inspection documentation with minimal supervision.
- Advanced proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&T in accordance with ASME Y 14.5.
- Proficiency with precision measurement instruments, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, and surface plates.
- Demonstrated proficiency programming and operating at least one advanced dimensional measurement system, such as a CMM, portable measurement arm, or laser tracker. with dimensional inspection software such as Verisurf, Poly Works, PC-DMIS, or comparable software. with Romer arms and laser trackers preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of machining processes, fixturing, and manufacturing variation. inspecting complex geometries, tight-tolerance features, large components, or assemblies with challenging datum relationships. working within a controlled quality management system with formal inspection, traceability, and nonconformance requirements. inspecting nuclear components or other high-consequence hardware in aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding manufacturing environments strongly preferred. with in-machine probing software and inspection routines for multiaxis machining centers preferred. with ERP systems, digital inspection records, first article inspection reports, and audit support preferred.
- Relevant certification, such as ASQ Certified Quality Inspector, Certified Quality Technician, or GD&T certification, preferred.
About this role
Kairos Power is seeking a highly skilled, self-directed Quality Control Technician to perform complex inspections of precision-machined parts, fabricated components, and assemblies supporting nuclear technology development and manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Independently plan, prioritize, and execute complex dimensional inspections, taking ownership from initial drawing review through completion of inspection records and communication of results.
- Inspect precision-machined parts, fabricated components, and assemblies for dimensional, geometric, and visual conformance to approved drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.
- Develop and maintain inspection plans, measurement strategies, and reports that clearly identify acceptance criteria, inspection methods, and required records.
- Interpret complex GD&T requirements, establish appropriate datum reference frames, and select measurement methods suited to feature tolerances, part geometry, and required accuracy.
- Develop, validate, and execute inspection programs using applicable equipment, such as CMMs, portable measurement arms, and laser trackers.
- Align 3 D CAD models and measurement data to specified drawing datums, ensuring alignment methods accurately represent design requirements.
- Evaluate fixturing, accessibility, temperature, part condition, and measurement uncertainty when establishing inspection methods and assessing results.
- Support development and validation of in-machine probing routines for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining centers, including correlation with independent inspection methods where required.
- Partner with manufacturing to validate setups, evaluate process capability, and troubleshoot dimensional discrepancies.
- Perform inspections supporting nuclear quality requirements with disciplined adherence to approved procedures, required hold points, traceability, and documentation controls.
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