Machine Parts Inspector A 2nd shift (MTC)

bellflight.com; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Texas Fort Worth seeks a Senior Machined Parts Inspector to ensure compliance with blueprint specifications and workmanship standards on machined parts, excluding gears.

You will perform layouts on a surface plate, verify close tolerances, and guide lower-grade inspectors in inspection methods. The role requires 36 months of machine shop practice or inspection experience, ITAR compliance, and the ability to work on second shift in an onsite manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 36 months of machine shop practice or machine shop inspection experience, preferably in the aircraft industry.

Responsibilities

• Determines by visual examination and measurements with precision instruments the adherence to blueprint specifications and workmanship standards.
• Make complex layouts and setups on surface plate and checks measurements to close tolerances.
• Assign duties to lower grade Machined Parts Inspectors and supervise their work for accuracy.
• May inspect vendor-made machined parts, forgings, and other components to specifications.

Education

36 months machine shop experience or equivalent

Tools

Machinist tools & measuring instruments

Job 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.

• 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.

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)

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.

ITAR and / or EAR Statement - SELECT ALL 3 values to add full statement to job posting

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 Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Second Shift

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

09/24/2026, 5:00:53 PM