Machine Parts A Inspector

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Machine Parts Inspector to ensure parts meet blueprint specifications through visual inspection and precision measurements. The role involves complex layout work on a surface plate and close-tolerance checks on machined components across various materials.

The position requires 36 months of machine shop experience, ITAR eligibility, and the ability to assign and review work for junior inspectors, with potential responsibility for vendor part inspections in

Qualifications

• 36 months of machine shop practice or machine shop inspection experience.
• ITAR eligibility: U.S. person as defined by ITAR.
• Experience in the aircraft industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify adherence to blueprints and workmanship through visual inspection and precision measurements.
• Create complex layouts on a surface plate and perform close-tolerance checks.
• Inspect parts made from steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, etc., including various castings and forgings.
• Determine inspection procedures for new parts and suggest improvements.
• Assign duties to junior inspectors and review their work for accuracy.
• May inspect vendor-made parts and assemblies after verification to specifications.

Skills

Visual inspection

Precision measurement

Blueprint reading

Surface plate layouts

Tools

Machinist’s hand tools

Precision gauges

Surface plate

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: 09/11/2026, 12:19:02 AM
Job Number: 344530