Job Description

Position Overview

NWI Aerostructures is seeking four Tooling & Parts Inspectors to support precision manufacturing operations at its Nashville, Tennessee facility.

This position is responsible for inspecting machined parts, tooling, and manufactured components to verify dimensional accuracy, thickness, tolerances, and compliance with engineering drawings and technical specifications.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in precision machining, machine-shop quality inspection, or dimensional inspection of machined components.

Candidates do not need to have previously operated CNC machines if they have relevant quality inspection experience involving machined parts, precision measuring equipment, and GD&T.

This is an inspection-focused position, not a CNC machine operator or aircraft painting role.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect machined parts, tooling, and manufactured components to verify dimensional accuracy and conformance to specifications.

• Use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, digital gauges, and other applicable inspection instruments.

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T requirements, technical specifications, and internal inspection documentation.

• Evaluate dimensional tolerances, material thicknesses, and other specified part characteristics.

• Identify out-of-tolerance conditions, dimensional discrepancies, and manufacturing nonconformances.

• Prepare and document nonconformance reports and inspection findings using computerized systems.

• Work with machinists, production personnel, and quality teams to communicate inspection results and resolve discrepancies.

• Follow established manufacturing quality procedures and inspection requirements.

• Maintain accurate inspection records and use internal manufacturing systems, including Epicor ERP after training.

• Support consistent product quality in a precision aerospace manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant experience in machining, precision manufacturing, machine-shop quality inspection, or dimensional inspection of machined components.

• Experience working with precision-machined parts, tooling, or similar close-tolerance manufactured components.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, technical specifications, and inspection instructions.

• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers.

• Ability to evaluate measurements against specified dimensional tolerances.

• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to document inspection results, discrepancies, and nonconforming conditions.

• Willingness to work any assigned shift, including weekday, weekend, day, or night schedules, based on business needs and union seniority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing inspection experience.

• Previous experience as a CNC Machinist, Precision Machinist, Dimensional Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, or Machine Shop Quality Inspector.

• Experience inspecting tight-tolerance CNC-machined components.

• Familiarity with digital measuring instruments or ultrasonic thickness gauges.

• Experience documenting nonconformances in manufacturing quality systems.

• Experience using Epicor or another manufacturing ERP system.

• Background in automotive, industrial equipment, medical device, or other precision manufacturing industries.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base hourly pay: $24.00–$33.02.

• Second-shift differential: Additional $1.00/hour.

• Weekend schedule: 36 hours worked, compensated for 45 hours.

• Sign-on bonus: $2,000 after 90 days.

• Relocation assistance: $2,500 for eligible candidates.

• Direct-hire employment in a union manufacturing environment.

• Training provided on internal inspection processes, equipment, and systems.

Work Schedule

The facility operates four primary schedules:

• Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM

• Monday–Thursday, 4:30 PM–3:00 AM

• Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM

• Friday–Sunday, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM

New employees typically train on day shift for approximately one to three months before receiving their assigned schedule.

Shift assignments are governed by union seniority and operational requirements. Employees generally remain on their assigned shift rather than rotating regularly; however, reassignment is possible with approximately two weeks' notice.

Candidates must be willing to accept any of the available schedules.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A quality inspector currently working in a CNC machine shop who regularly uses micrometers and calipers, interprets GD&T and engineering drawings, and determines whether precision-machined parts meet required tolerances.

Alternatively, an experienced CNC or precision machinist who understands dimensional inspection and wants to transition from operating equipment into a dedicated quality inspection role.

Aerospace experience is beneficial but not required. Relevant precision-manufacturing experience from other industries is acceptable.