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

GE Aerospace; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Loves Park, IL seeks an Inspection team member to assess and finalize precision aircraft components. You will read blueprints and GD&T, use CMM MCOSMOS and other gauges to ensure conformance to specifications.

Responsibilities include first article and final inspections, documenting data, and assisting machinists as needed. The role emphasizes accuracy and teamwork on-site.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret GD&T, blueprints, and quality docs.
• Read and interpret assembly/part specifications.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and quality docs for parts produced or purchased.
• Use CMM MCOSMOS, optical comparators, micrometers, gauge blocks, calipers, and indicators to measure components.
• Perform necessary calculations with minimal training.
• Conduct various inspections including first article, receiving, final, and in-process sampling.
• Assist machinists by checking dimensions not measurable at the machine.
• Check parts for conformity to processes and specifications.
• Follow standardized procedures and devise gaging/measuring setups.
• Generate non-conformance records for non-conforming parts or assemblies.

Skills

GD&T understanding

Blueprint reading

Measurement interpretation

Quality documentation

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMM (MCOSMOS)

Optical comparators

Micrometers

Gauge blocks

Calipers

Indicators

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.

• 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.

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 Include

• 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

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. 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.

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.

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