Inspector - Tooling and Parts

NWI Aerostructures; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Education assistance programs

Paid vacation

Job summary

NWI Aerostructures is seeking an Inspector - Tooling and Parts in Nashville, TN. This role involves inspecting materials, tools, and components to ensure adherence to specifications. The ideal candidate will have two years machinist experience and the ability to read blueprints.

This position offers competitive wages and benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and education assistance. Join our team to contribute to aerospace innovation!

Qualifications

• Two years machinist experience or close tolerance machinist experience.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and blueprints.
• Demonstrated analytic mathematical calculation skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and parts machined from various materials.
• Determine methods of inspection and setup of parts.
• Inspect tooling and gauging instruments.
• Maintain cleanliness and accuracy in the work area.

Skills

Reading and interpreting specifications

Mathematical calculations

Machinist experience

Job description

A new career is waiting for you at NWI Aerostructures! Become part of a growing team that leads the aerospace supply base.

We machine, form, process, and assemble structural components on Airbus A330, Gulfstream G400/G500/G600/G650/G700/G800, Boeing T-7A, Boeing F15/F18, Sikorsky Black Hawk, Textron Longitude, Textron CJ1/CJ2/CJ3/CJ4 and more.

Join our team of talent with some of the finest in the industry and experience a collaborative, creative environment with a streamlined approach that allows for a culture of unmatched innovation.

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Education assistance programs
• Paid vacation

We’re ready to share our success with you!

Job Openings

Position: Inspector - Tooling and Parts

Location: Nashville, TN

Job Id: 440

# of Openings: 1

Company: NWI Nashville, LLC

Status: Full-time, on-site

Occupation Summary

This occupation requires the inspection of all materials and parts machined and fabricated from sheet metal, forging, extrusion, composite, etc., those formed by creasing machine and the various peening processes and chemical processes and painting applications including first article inspections as directed. Also required is the inspection, repair and calibration of standard and precision measuring instruments/gauges, the inspection of tooling including jigs, fixtures, dies, patterns, templates, etc., including test run and first check of production parts.

Work Performed

• Determines methods of inspection and set up of parts which requires inspection from surface plate, tables, etc., and use of precision measurement tools.
• Determines machinability and availability of material for subsequent machining operations or further fabrication as required. Inspects parts when made up into complicated assemblies for their usability, interchangeability, etc., and prepares the necessary paperwork.
• Determines sequence of inspection operations and acceptability of anodized, shot peened and prime painted aircraft skins, panels and other parts, being guided by directives, blueprints, specifications, inspection procedures, standards and practices.
• Inspects parts to specification, and determines allowable deviations in dimensions and finishes when not otherwise specified.
• Inspects creased and shot peened skins, panels and other parts for uniformity of peened or hammered appearance for proper contour of formed parts to specifications.
• Inspects materials of all kinds, using necessary information such as blueprints, specifications, catalogs, purchase orders, standards (both military and customer), etc., and the use of precision measuring equipment.
• Observes damage to precision measurement equipment and instruments caused by improper usage and transmits information to assist in correcting such practices. Disassembles, cleans, reassembles, adjusts and calibrates measuring instruments by repairing or replacing broken, worn, or damaged parts. Issues and receives measuring instruments, gauges, blueprints, mylars and specifications from issuance cribs. Maintains records on items issued and instruments and gauges inspected and/or repaired.
• Determines inspection procedure including necessary inspection layout and setup of part and/or tooling according to tooling inspection standards, computational check of dimensions not shown, springbacks and allowances; assembly of complete information and data to inspect tooling coordination and etc. Determines inspection procedure for most complex types of patterns (wood, metal, plastic, plaster, etc.), jigs, tools masters, fixtures, foundry, machined dies, machine fixtures, etc.
• Makes layout of sample part, forging or casting from blueprint by marking all location points and reference lines necessary to inspect tooling described herein. Makes layout directly onto tooling to inspect layout and workmanship of toolmaker and coordination with related tools. Makes progressive inspections of tool makers’ or jig and fixture builders’ layouts during fabrication as directed.
• Sets up tooling on surface plate or bale, angle plate, sine plate, rotary or tilting table or other base in a position suitable for taking precision measurements. Levels jigs, fixtures, etc. and inspects with precision measuring equipment and inspects for practicability by loading sample parts if required. Inspects tooling completely for dimensions, workmanship, adherence to tooldesign, engineering prints, shop practice and procedure, inspection standards, practicality, and coordination with associated tooling and parts. May make tool tryouts and other practicability inspections. Stamps and otherwise approves/disapproves tooling and prepares paperwork as required.
• Performs duties incidental to the accomplishment of the assigned task and hands‑on hardware audits. Mixes sealant to specification requirements.
• Computer proficiency to navigate systems for labor charging, access work instructions, record completion of work, Paycor, MES, PII’s, etc.
• Each employee will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and housekeeping in his work area as directed as well as assuring the accuracy of their work.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years machinist experience or other close tolerance machinist experience and demonstrated ability to read and interpret specifications and blueprints and make analytic mathematical calculations.

NWI Aerostructures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.