Machine Shop Quality Inspector

Job Description Summary

The Quality Control Inspector will work at the Erlanger, KY Service Center to inspect and verify large-scale, power generation equipment and their subassemblies for compliance with engineering specifications, blueprints, and quality standards.

• Dimensional Verification: Perform comprehensive first‑piece, in‑process, and final inspections on complex, large‑scale machined components.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Analyze and interpret complex engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications, to verify part conformity.
• Non‑Conformance Reporting: Identify and document non‑conforming parts, collaborate with shop floor personnel to quarantine affected material, and participate in root‑cause investigations.
• Documentation Excellence: Maintain inspection logs, complete First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, and ensure all quality documentation supports full material traceability.
• Tool Calibration Oversight: Conduct regular audits of inspection equipment to ensure all tools are calibrated, operational, and stored correctly.
• Continuous Improvement: Partner with CNC Machinists to monitor manufacturing processes, identifying potential quality risks early to minimize scrap and rework.
• Safety Adherence: Maintain a high standard of shop floor safety, performing all inspection activities in accordance with site‑specific safety protocols and PPE requirements.

The candidate must demonstrate advanced proficiency in the setup and use of the following manual precision measuring instruments:

• Micrometers: Precision measurement using outside, inside, depth, and thread micrometers.
• Gage Blocks: Building and assembling gauge blocks accurately for checking gauges to a standard.
• Calipers: Competent use of vernier, dial, and digital calipers for high‑accuracy external, internal, and depth measurements.
• Indicators: Use of dial test indicators and magnetic bases for checking runout, parallelism, perpendicularity, and flatness on surface plates.
• Height Gages: Utilization of vernier and digital height gauges for layout, vertical dimension verification, and surface plate setups.
• Fixed Gages: Proficiency with go/no‑go plug gauges, thread plug gauges, and ring gauges to verify hole and thread fitment.
• Bore Gages: Precise internal diameter measurement of cylindrical and bearing surfaces.
• Angular Measurement: Use of adjustable protractor heads, precision angle blocks, and sine bars for verifying tapers and angular tolerances.

• Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in a machine shop environment.
• Deep understanding of manual precision measurement techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain clear, accurate, and legible handwritten documentation.
• Physical ability to maneuver around large‑scale power generation components and perform inspections in various shop floor positions.

Pay is $35.00/hour. The posting will close when a suitable candidate is identified. The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; health coach; 24/7 nurse‑based resource; employee assistance program. Retirement benefits include GE retirement savings plan, 401(k) with company match and contributions. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time off for vacation or illness. Paid holidays and vacation are provided as per company policy.

GE Vernova is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation assistance provided:
No.