1st shift, Inspector IV_ Onsite

Collins Aerospace; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Inspector IV to conduct essential inspections of products throughout the manufacturing process. The role involves using industry-standard inspection tools to ensure product integrity and quality, with responsibilities including inspecting components and performing administrative tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience, with a preference for those with a manufacturing background.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) and tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma or vocational/technical education with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Manufacturing background preferred.
• Ability to read and understand prints.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fuel nozzles using measuring/inspection instruments.
• Perform 1st article inspection of manufactured components.
• Verify work order documentation for accuracy.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring instruments

Computer systems

Job description

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Date Posted: 2025-05-16

Country: United States of America

Location: HIA01: Engine Comp (TFT) - Carroll 400 N Bella Vista Dr, Carroll, IA, 51401 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Conducts essential inspections of products—including components, assemblies, raw materials, tooling, and precision instruments—at critical points throughout the manufacturing process to verify strict adherence to design specifications, engineering blueprints, and contractual standards. Employs industry-standard inspection tools and methodologies to ensure product integrity and quality. Acts as the lead inspection authority, empowered to certify and release products for shipment in compliance with regulatory guidelines and customer requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Inspect a variety of fuel nozzles using measuring/inspection instruments (e.g., micrometers, gauges, calipers) with proper inspection techniques.
• Read, interpret, and utilize Quality policies, procedures, blueprints, and other documentation.
• Perform 1st article inspection of manufactured, assembled, and tested hardware and components from outside vendors.
• Review certificate of conformance packages for purchased components.
• Serve as the primary source inspection on shipments going to customers.
• Operate computer systems to perform inspection tasks (e.g., Search, ProductCenter, SAP, customer portals).
• Verify all work order documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Administer visual and physical inspections of units and subassemblies.
• Complete unit shakedowns to check for foreign objects, rattles, and loose hardware.
• Perform administrative tasks related to files management.

Qualifications We Require:

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g., G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Manufacturing background.
• Manual dexterity for machine operations.
• Ability to read and understand prints.
• Computer experience (email, documents, internet) and ability to learn to operate a computer for accessing prints and instructions.
• Basic shop math, including Geometric Tolerances.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems.
• Effective communication skills with all levels of employees and management.

What We Offer: Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, vacation, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, life insurance, disability coverage, optional insurances, parental leave, wellness programs, virtual healthcare, child and elder care services, and more.

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