Machine Parts A Inspector

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Machine Parts Inspector. You will determine conformity to blueprint specifications, perform precision layouts, and inspect various parts made from steel, aluminum, and alloys. You will supervise lower-grade inspectors and may participate in receiving inspection activities, ensuring compliance with ITAR.

This role requires strong visual inspection skills, use of precision gauges, and the ability to work in a manufacturing environment on first shift. U.S.

Qualifications

• 36 months of machine shop practice or machine shop inspection, preferably in the aircraft industry.
• Ability to determine inspection procedures and improvements in methods.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined parts for conformance to blueprints and workmanship standards.
• Perform complex layouts on a surface plate and check measurements to close tolerances.
• Inspect vendor-made parts and accept or reject per specifications; exclude gears and gear-type parts.
• Assign duties to lower grade inspectors and mentor them in procedures and accuracy.
• May handle receiving inspection phases and ensure ITAR compliance.

Tools

Hand tools - inspector’s tools

Precision measuring instruments

Special testing devices

Alignment devices

Gauges and templates

Job description

Machine Parts A Inspector

Description

Job Description:

• Determines by visual examination and measurements with precision instruments, gauges, etc., the adherence to blueprint specifications and the proper standards of workmanship, material, finish, etc. on machined parts with the exception of gears and gear type parts.
• Make complex layouts and setups on surface plate and checks measurements to close tolerances.
• Parts inspected may be made from any of the different grades of steel, aluminum, or aluminum alloy, brass, bronze, etc., and may be bolts, die castings, sand casting, forgings, extrusions, purchases parts, brake cylinders, oleo struts etc.
• Determines correct inspection procedures to follow, devises methods of inspection for new type machine parts and makes effective recommendations for improvements in procedures and practices.
• Assign duties to lower grade Machined Parts Inspectors, instructs them in methods to be followed and checks their work for accuracy and completeness.
• May be assigned to any phase of machined parts inspection in Receiving Inspection including the acceptance of any vendor-made machined parts, forgings, casting, etc. except gears and gear type parts, after checking such parts to specifications by means of layout or other inspection procedures.

Qualifications

Tools & Equipment Used:

• Inspector’s hand and marking tools, machinist’s hand tools, precision-measuring instruments. Special testing and alignment devices and equipment and special precision gauges, templates, etc., and material testing equipment.

Experience & Other Requirements:

• Thirty-six (36) months of Machine Shop practice or Machine Shop Inspection or its equivalent, preferably in the aircraft industry.

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)

EEO Statement

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 Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/10/2026, 10:19:02 AM
Job Number: 344530