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Quality Inspector

Job in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee, 37830, USA
Listing for: Laborup
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production QC/QA
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30 - 40 USD Hourly USD 30.00 40.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview

We're hiring Quality Inspectors for our aerospace and defense machine shop. Our parts fly on F-16s, orbit on the International Space Station, and spin in nuclear centrifuges. We run low-volume, short-run work in one of the only true aerospace precision shops in the Knoxville area, and every part gets inspected before it ships. You'll read engineering drawings with GD&T requirements, build inspection plans, and check CNC-machined and welded parts at receiving, in-process, and final inspection using calibrated hand tools.

Why

Join Us
  • High-impact parts: Your stamp clears hardware for F-16s and the Space Station.
  • Rare shop: One of the only true aerospace precision shops near Knoxville.
  • Constant variety: Low-volume, short-run work ? new parts and new prints.
Compensation
  • $30 - $40 / hr
Hiring on 1st Shift
  • Monday - Friday
Responsibilities
  • Blueprint reading: Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T callouts on every job.
  • Inspection plans: Develop plans that verify parts meet drawing requirements.
  • Receiving inspection: Check incoming parts and material against drawings and specs.
  • In-process checks: Inspect parts mid-run to keep dimensions in tolerance.
  • Final inspection: Verify finished parts, sub-assemblies, and equipment before shipment.
  • Equipment testing: Test custom fabricated mechanical equipment against requirements.
  • Documentation: Record and report all inspection and test results.
Requirements Qualifications Required
  • Close tolerance machining or inspection experience
  • Experience in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment
  • Ability to read drawings and specifications
  • Working knowledge of GD&T
  • Hands-on experience with calipers, micrometers, and scales
  • High school diploma or GED
Preferred
  • Experience with CMM inspection methods
  • Experience with laser inspection methods
  • Experience with height, bore, and thread gauges
  • Prior experience developing inspection plans

    Aerospace, defense, or energy industry experience

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