Quality Control Inspector

Quality Control Inspector

We’re hiring a Quality Control Inspector to join our Round Rock, TX team! As the QC Inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting and testing materials, components, and finished products, ensuring they meet rigorous standards for the nuclear, aerospace, and oil & gas industries.

Location: Round Rock, TX

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  I *

Salary Information: $21.01 - $27.00 per hour

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. 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:

• Receiving Inspection – Inspect and test material received.

• In-Process/Final Inspections - Check in-process work against work order to verify proper materials, assembly, and tolerances.

• Demonstrate proficiency the use of or the ability to learn to use or perform:

  • Visual inspection

  • Pin gages, thread gages, gage blocks, etc.

  • Dial indicators

  • Microscope

  • Boroscope

  • Profilometer

  • Height gage

  • Optical comparator

  • Surface plate measurements

  • Calipers

  • Resistance testing (multimeter)

  • Insulation resistance (IR) testing (megohmmeter)

  • Dielectric testing

  • XRF

  • FTIR

  • Hydrostatic testing

  • Hardness testing

  • Pull testing

• Verify that materials meet specifications (purchase orders, customer orders, customer requirements, etc.).

• Create non-conforming report (NCR) for rejected material, and initiate return process of unapproved material.

• Maintain records and logs as required for department record keeping.

• Prepare accurate and professional inspection reports for both internal and external customers.

• Read and interpret blueprints to ANSI-Y14.5 (GD&T), read schematics, engineering drawings, materials lists, inspection standards and other specification documentation to determine dimensions, tolerance specifications and other Quality compliance requirements.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Must pass a standard eye examination. Far vision: 20/40 or better. Near vision: Jaeger type 1 20/25. Color perception: average or normal (4 of 6 responses on Titmus, B+L, or American Optical testing machine or a satisfactory response (1) when tested with an Ishihara or Pseudoisochromatic plate). Corrected vision acceptable.

• Must able to work overtime and weekends.

• Physical requirements may include lifting to 50 pounds.

• Effective writing skills for inspection reports and related documents and to communicate problems concerning dimensions and materials used for manufacturing of the product to Engineering, Machine Shop and Purchasing personnel.

• Lives the “continuous improvement” philosophy; develops and adopts new ideas and concepts

Who We Are

Curtiss Wright Round Rock is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.

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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 

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