Quality Inspector I - Night Shift - Aerospace

Accurus Aerospace Corporation; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 30 days

Drug screen & background check

Job summary

Accurus Aerospace Corporation in Athens, GA seeks a Quality Inspector I for night shift to inspect machined aerospace parts and assemblies, documenting approvals and non-conformances. The role supports our quality system and may involve training and process improvements.

Requires basic inspection experience, ability to read blueprints, and accurate measurement with micrometers and calipers; ITAR compliance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree or similar training preferred.
• Six months-plus inspection experience for machined parts; aerospace experience preferred.
• Able to read blueprints and engineering drawings accurately.
• Comfort with precision measuring instruments and mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of machined aerospace parts and assemblies.
• Document approvals and non-conforming items; initiate nonconformance reports.
• Pursue process improvements in inspection effectiveness and efficiency.
• Communicate findings with internal and external personnel to resolve issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Gaging & inspection methods

Mathematics

Written & verbal communication

Quality standards interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or vocational training

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Radius gauges

CMM basics

Job description

Quality Inspector I - Night Shift - Aerospace

Accurus Aerospace Athens, 180 Trans Tech Drive, Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Inspectors are key personnel in the Accurus Quality Department and their duties are integral to our overall quality management system and customer satisfaction. Inspectors perform inspections on newly received goods and work-in-process, and are responsible for final inspections of machined aerospace parts and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and work instructions. Inspectors are required to document specific information regarding approvals and non-conforming parts and may be involved in problem-solving internally to identify re-work requirements. Inspectors may provide quality and/or manufacturing process training for manufacturing personnel.

Essential Functions

To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Determines and utilizes appropriate inspection methods and instruments (micrometers, height gauges, air gauges, radius gauges, calipers, etc.) to complete in-process and final inspection of machined aerospace parts and assemblies, including simple to moderate layouts and setups on a surface plate
• Initiates nonconformance records and disposition of parts not meeting requirements
• Continually strives to improve inspection effectiveness and efficiency by recommending and supporting the implementation of process improvements
• Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external personnel to identify root causes, troubleshoot and address errors and trends, and negotiate the resolution of non-conforming parts and necessary re-work or re-inspection
• May obtain knowledge/instruction to perform CMM inspections under tutelage of qualified CMM operators
• Completes other duties as required
• Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required

This role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15):

• An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or
• An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or
• An individual who is granted status as a "protected person"

Required Education and Work Experience

• A high School Diploma or GED equivalent
• An associate degree or similar post-secondary or vocational training in a related field is preferred
• A minimum of six (6) months of experience in inspection for machined parts and/or assemblies is required; aerospace industry experience is preferred

Other Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated accuracy in reading and interpreting blueprints, planning and engineering documents, quality standards, customer specifications, and other technical design standards
• Advanced mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions and decimal equivalents)
• Experience in accurately reading precision measuring instrumentation, including mics, calipers, height gauges, tape measures, and other similar devices
• Completion of assigned internal training for Level I Inspectors, and periodic retraining or recertification is required
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (English)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, including all buildings and the manufacturing areas
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Regularly climb steps, stairs, or ladders
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Constantly communicate verbally and in writing (English) using a phone, texts, or other messaging
• Visual acuity to accurately read mics, calipers, or other precision measuring instruments; accurately distinguish colors
• Use hands and fingers to operate computer keyboards, measurement instruments, and manually examine parts

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a manufacturing shop environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to:

• Dust, smoke, fumes/vapors (occasionally)
• Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
• Hazardous equipment, including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment

The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and safety footwear is required

We appreciate your interest in Accurus Aerospace; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

This posting may be removed at any time. Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. For full details, please visit the benefits section of our website.

Please note that Accurus only accepts applications submitted through our online recruiting system. For information on disability accommodations for applicants, please visit our career page.

All job offers are contingentupon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination.

Thank you for considering Accurus for your next career opportunity.

Accurus Aerospace Athens, 180 Trans Tech Drive, Athens, Georgia, United States of America