Inspector - Weekend 1st Shift (Sat-Mon 3x12)

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time-off

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking an Inspector to join the Inspection team in Loves Park, IL. You will inspect and finalize a range of aircraft parts for commercial and military use, using lean and 5S practices to improve products and processes.

The role involves reading blueprints and GD&T, operating inspection tools like CMMs, optical comparators, and micrometers, and generating non-conformance records. Shift is Saturday–Monday, 6:00am–6:30pm CST.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
• Ability to read blueprints, machining process sheets, and shop specifications.
• Eyesight correctable to 20/20.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and quality documents for parts.
• Use CMMs, optical comparators, micrometers, and other tools to measure parts.
• Perform necessary calculations with standard procedures.
• Conduct various inspections including first article and final inspections.
• Assist machinists with measurements not possible at the machine.
• Generate non-conformance reports for non-conforming parts or assemblies.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CMM (MCOSMOS)

Optical comparators

Micrometers

Job description

Job Overview

In this role, you’ll be a key member of our Inspection team helping to inspect and finalize a variety of parts and products for commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of our team environment that’s using lean and 5S practices to improve products and processes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Read and interpret assembly and machine detail part blueprints, specifications, GD&T, and other quality documents pertaining to the manufacture of products produced or purchased.
• Use inspection instruments including CMM’s (MCOSMOS software), optical comparators, micrometers, gauge blocks, calipers, and indicators to measure precision machined aircraft components.
• Perform necessary mathematical calculations as required with minimum amount of training.
• Conduct diversity of inspections which may include first article inspections, receiving inspection, final inspection of machined parts and final assemblies, first piece inspections, and in-process sampling.
• Assist machinists with checking dimensions that cannot be measured at the machine.
• Check parts for conformity to processes and specifications.
• Follow standardized procedures with allowable variations defined.
• Devise ordinary gaging/measuring setups.
• Generate detailed non-conformance records for non-conforming machined parts or assemblies.

Shift

Saturday through Monday from 6:00am to 6:30pm CST

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
• Ability to understand blueprints, machining process sheets, and shop specifications.
• Eyesight correctable to 20/20 required.

Desirable qualifications

• Demonstrated ability with computer systems.
• Strong documentation skills to record inspection characteristics and data.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Driven learner interested in improving their skills and processes.
• Maintain a positive can-do attitude that drives team collaboration.
• Ability to manage time during multiple inspections in addition to other duties.
• Ability to work with a multitude of teams, including machinists, inspectors, and engineers.
• Proven ability to work without supervision; ability to work independently with some assistance from senior operators
• Ability to set up and operate most test equipment

Pay

The pay for this position is $23 per hour. This posting is expected to close on October 31st, 2026.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft.

At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model.

We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential.

For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose.

We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together.

We were meant to fly.

This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations, working with chemicals, and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.