Quality Inspector

Laborup • Oak Ridge, TN

11d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring Quality Inspectors for our aerospace and defense machine shop. Our parts fly on F-16s, orbit on the International Space Station, and spin in nuclear centrifuges. We run low-volume, short-run work in one of the only true aerospace precision shops in the Knoxville area, and every part gets inspected before it ships. You'll read engineering drawings with GD&T requirements, build inspection plans, and check CNC-machined and welded parts at receiving, in-process, and final inspection using calibrated hand tools.

Requirements

• Close tolerance machining or inspection experience
• Experience in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Hands-on experience with calipers, micrometers, and scales
• High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CMM inspection methods
• Experience with laser inspection methods
• Experience with height, bore, and thread gauges
• Prior experience developing inspection plans
• Aerospace, defense, or energy industry experience

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T callouts on every job.
• Develop plans that verify parts meet drawing requirements.
• Check incoming parts and material against drawings and specs.
• Inspect parts mid-run to keep dimensions in tolerance.
• Verify finished parts, sub-assemblies, and equipment before shipment.
• Test custom fabricated mechanical equipment against requirements.
• Record and report all inspection and test results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED