Machinist Inspector

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Georgia; On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Machinist Inspector for our Summerville, SC location. The role focuses on inspection and testing of materials, parts, and products to ensure adherence to tight tolerances, strength, quality, and endurance.

You will perform dimensional measurements and support in-process, material receipt, and pre-shipping inspections. The successful candidate will read and interpret blueprints, use calipers, micrometers, CMM, and other metrology equipment, and mentor

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to measure tight tolerances to .0001 inches.
• Experience with quality inspections and reporting for government or DoD work is a plus.
• Knowledge of material properties tests (e.g., hardness) and inspection documentation.
• Proven attention to detail and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspect machined parts using precision tools to ensure dimensional tolerances.
• Perform in-process inspections and material receipt inspections.
• Prepare official inspection reports for submittal to the government.
• Mentor junior inspectors and support team productivity.
• Ensure work safety and quality standards are met.

Skills

Dimensional measurement

GD&T understanding

Blueprint reading

Inspection reporting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Machinist apprenticeship (4-year) asset

Tools

Analog micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Gages

CMM

Job description

We are looking for a Machinist Inspector to join our Summerville, SC location.

Your Responsibilities

The Machinist Inspector conducts inspection and testing of materials, parts, and products to ensure adherence to established standards of strength, quality, cleanliness, and endurance. Inspection responsibilities include expertise in dimensional measurement of tight-tolerance machined components. Additionally, the inspector will support in-process, material receipt, and pre-shipping inspections with broad criteria covering cleanliness, dimensional conformance, verification of material properties (e.g., hardness testing), and packaging.

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Hourly Rate: $32-$46

Please note that the hourly range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in SC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge

• Regularly inspect machined parts using precision measuring tools like calipers, analog micrometers, dial indicators, bore gages, and other types of metrologies to ensure they meet dimensional tolerances.
• Perform independent inspections to validate materials, parts, and products meet established standards of strength, quality, cleanliness, and endurance
• Perform in-process inspections (on and off machining equipment) to ensure nonconformances are discovered early
• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards
• Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Prepare official inspection reports for submittal to the government
• Conduct material receipt and shipping inspections
• Assist in developing inspection requirements based on component design drawings
• Mentoring junior inspectors to grow overall team capability

What you Bring

• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a four-year machinist apprenticeship or equivalent is an asset.
• Proficiency with standard dimensional measurement equipment such as analog micrometers, gauges, calipers, surface comparators, CMM, etc. Must be able to accurately measure and read analog devices down to .0001 of an inch.
• Knowledge of cutting tools and machining techniques
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Ability to maintain high quality standards and tight tolerances within .001/.0001 of an inch with high accuracy analog gauging
• Strong understanding of machining principles
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Attention to detail: High level of accuracy and repeatability in inspection
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability effectively communicates with others
• Lifting objects weighing 50 pounds to waist height and transporting them to a distance of 10 feet.

Who we are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

With a long track record of reliable, technologically superior designs and global resources, Steam & Air Solutions (SAS) is the logical choice to meet the Navy’s current and future turbine-drive and shipboard compression requirements. SAS’s equipment is used on hundreds of U.S. Navy ships to provide power and compression for propulsion, power generation, pump drives, ship service air,oxygen / nitrogen(O2N2) feed air, generator drives, and deballasting.

To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - SAS (cw-ems.com)

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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