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Curtiss-Wright

Machinist Inspector

Summerville, SC · On-site · Mid

Discipline
Manufacturing
Industry
Defense
Constraints
U.S. person required

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SAS (Steam & Air Solutions)

Machinist Inspector at Curtiss-Wright in Summerville, SC performs inspection and testing of machined parts and materials for tight tolerances and conformance. The role requires US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance, with focus on dimensional metrology and government-ready inspection reports.

$32–$46 / hour · Day shift · High school diploma or equivalent

Required

  • precision measuring tools
  • dimensional tolerances
  • blueprints and technical drawings
  • GD&T
  • CMM or analog micrometers/calipers
  • inspections (in-process, receiving, final)
  • DoD citizen requirement
  • DoD security clearance ability

Preferred

  • machinist apprenticeship
  • experience with government/military inspections
  • experience mentoring inspectors
  • ability to prepare inspection reports

Benefits

  • medical
  • 401k
  • pension
  • paid time off
  • stock purchase plan

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Employer 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 I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I 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 endurancePerform in-process inspections (on and off machining equipment) to ensure nonconformances are discovered earlyEnsure work is done safely and meets quality standardsProvide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given taskWork with team members to maximize productivity and efficiencyPrepare official inspection reports for submittal to the governmentConduct material receipt and shipping inspectionsAssist in developing inspection requirements based on component design drawingsMentoring junior inspectors to grow overall team capability

What you Bring:

Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizensMust be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvalsHigh school diploma or equivalentCompletion 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 techniquesAbility to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawingsAbility to maintain high quality standards and tight tolerances within .001/.0001 of an inch with high accuracy analog gaugingStrong understanding of machining principlesStrong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)Attention to detail: High level of accuracy and repeatability in inspectionMechanical aptitude and problem-solving skillsAbility effectively communicates with othersLifting 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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