Finish Inspector A 1st Shift, Drives System Center

Bell Flight; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Inspector to perform nondestructive evaluation tasks using methods such as Nital Etch, Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle inspections, to determine product acceptance by visual examination.

You will review parts and processes for finishes and coatings, maintain records, and calibrate NDI equipment. Strong written and verbal communication are required, with ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years related inspection experience including finishes, coatings and processes.
• Three (3) years’ experience as a certified Level II Liquid Penetrant Inspector and a Magnetic Particle Inspector per NAS 410 or equivalent and able to re-certify.
• New employees must re-certify prior to completing their probationary period at Bell.
• Upgrading employees must re-certify prior to completing their upgrade trial period.
• Must be able to provide documentation of formal training and experience hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and audit in accordance with instructions to determine product acceptance by visual examination and use of NDT methods (Nital Etch, Liquid Penetrant, Mag Particle).
• Inspect parts, assemblies and materials for defects in finishes, coatings, and processes such as plating, painting, heat treating, and processing.
• Complete process checks.
• May be required to use portable equipment and devise holding devices and work aids for the job.
• Maintain adequate records and prepare reports as required.
• Perform preliminary and/or final disposition in accordance with specifications and standards.
• Set and calibrate Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) equipment and related tools to meet test specs.
• Inspectors will review overall part condition and aesthetics.
• Communicate information effectively in written and verbal form.
• Work independently and within a team and assist inspection personnel as required.

Skills

Inspection experience

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

NAS 410 Level II Certification

Tools

Magnaflux

Rockwell

Zyglo

Brinell

Job description

• Inspect and audit in accordance with work instructions blueprints, specifications, Digital Design Media (DDM) and/or management directives to determine product acceptance by visual examination, special inspection instruments, gages, tools or methods (Nital Etch Inspection, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Mag Particle Inspection), the presence of internal and external indications such as cracks, defects, flaws, etc. in accordance with specifications and proper standards of workmanship.
• Inspect parts, assemblies and materials for defects associated with finishes, coatings, and processes such as but not limited to the following: plating, painting, heat treating, and processing.
• Completes process checks.
• May be required to use portable equipment, work aids, devise holding devices and work aids necessary in the performance of this job.
• Maintains adequate and proper records and prepares reports as required.
• Perform preliminary and/ or final disposition function in accordance with specifications and standards.
• Sets and calibrates Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) equipment and similar tools/ equipment as required to meet test specifications and settings.
• Inspector will review the overall part condition and aesthetics.
• Effective level of written and verbal skills to sufficiently communicate information.
• Ability to work independently and within a team as well as assist inspection personnel as required.

• Inspect and audit in accordance with work instructions blueprints, specifications, Digital Design Media (DDM) and/or management directives to determine product acceptance by visual examination, special inspection instruments, gages, tools or methods (Nital Etch Inspection, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Mag Particle Inspection), the presence of internal and external indications such as cracks, defects, flaws, etc. in accordance with specifications and proper standards of workmanship.
• Inspect parts, assemblies and materials for defects associated with finishes, coatings, and processes such as but not limited to the following: plating, painting, heat treating, and processing.
• Completes process checks.
• May be required to use portable equipment, work aids, devise holding devices and work aids necessary in the performance of this job.
• Maintains adequate and proper records and prepares reports as required.
• Perform preliminary and/ or final disposition function in accordance with specifications and standards.
• Sets and calibrates Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) equipment and similar tools/ equipment as required to meet test specifications and settings.
• Inspector will review the overall part condition and aesthetics.
• Effective level of written and verbal skills to sufficiently communicate information.
• Ability to work independently and within a team as well as assist inspection personnel as required.

Job Description

• Inspect and audit in accordance with work instructions blueprints, specifications, Digital Design Media (DDM) and/or management directives to determine product acceptance by visual examination, special inspection instruments, gages, tools or methods (Nital Etch Inspection, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Mag Particle Inspection), the presence of internal and external indications such as cracks, defects, flaws, etc. in accordance with specifications and proper standards of workmanship.
• Inspect parts, assemblies and materials for defects associated with finishes, coatings, and processes such as but not limited to the following: plating, painting, heat treating, and processing.
• Completes process checks.
• May be required to use portable equipment, work aids, devise holding devices and work aids necessary in the performance of this job.
• Maintains adequate and proper records and prepares reports as required.
• Perform preliminary and/ or final disposition function in accordance with specifications and standards.
• Sets and calibrates Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) equipment and similar tools/ equipment as required to meet test specifications and settings.
• Inspector will review the overall part condition and aesthetics.
• Effective level of written and verbal skills to sufficiently communicate information.
• Ability to work independently and within a team as well as assist inspection personnel as required.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Inspector’s hand and marking tools, material-testing equipment such as Magnaflux, Rockwell, Zyglo, Brinell, etc. Precision measuring instruments and special testing devices and equipment, etc. as necessary.
• Utilization of electronic systems and data administration such as: Electronic Planning, CAMS, First Article Inspections, SAP, Enovia, VQM, surveillance systems, time keeping systems, calibration systems, etc.

Experience & Other Requirements

• Three (3) years related inspection experience including finishes, coatings and processes.
• Three (3) years’ experience as a certified Level II Liquid Penetrant Inspector and a Magnetic Particle Inspector per NAS 410 or equivalent and able to re-certify at Bell.
• New employees must re-certify prior to completing their probationary period at Bell.
• Upgrading employees must re-certify prior to completing their upgrade trial period.
• Must be able to provide documentation of formal training and experience hours.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Recruiting Company

Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location

US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

08/10/2026, 2:33:55 PM