Quality Inspector 1 - AWW1 Weekend Day Shift (Onsite)
RTXAbout the role
Date Posted:
2026-04-13Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEYPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.Security Clearance Type:
None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAt RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
This is a AWW1 shift position: F,S,S 6:00am - 6:30pm
Relocation assistance is not offered and will not be considered.
Employees must be in their role for 12 months before applying to other roles.
What You Will Do:
- Work from applicable written inspection procedures, drawings, and other pertinent instructions to plan and perform dimensional and visual inspection on parts, tools, gages and other equipment,
- Accept material or referring for rework or quality review based on findings
- Use a variety of fixed and variable measuring instruments including automated measuring machines where program instructions are well defined to check dimensions and record results and perform necessary problem solving to determine extent of nonconformance and complete documentation and follow proper procedures to perform in-line checks and verification of dimensions and make sure that process steps are being followed
- Perform Solumina required job audits for Op Cert surveillance and perform OpCert over inspects, as required
- Maintains knowledge of and complies with customer/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Joint Aviation Administration (JAA) technical data as applicable
- Train other operators to perform work tasks
- Provide technical support and maintain a strong working relationship with the Operations team and demonstrate and maintain effective leadership skills.
- Exhibits consistent skill and positive attitude towards their job while demonstrating the highest degree of quality and productivity
- Detailed inspection cert is required at the conclusion of training
What You Will Learn: Working on the production line, you will inspect blades and vanes as well as perform over-inspects for operators. The position requires shift work and ability to work overtime when needed. The inspector will work to obtain an inspection stamp. They will be able to perform basic inspection functions like being able to read a blueprint, use basic hand gauges and understand technical standards. The basic operations would include visual inspections, writing Quality Notifications and performing over-inspects for operations.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- High School Diploma / GED
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract
- Previous Quality inspection experience
Qualifications We Prefer:
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector
- Previous aerospace manufacturing experience
- SAP experience
- Experience using Keyence or Profilometers measuring equipment
- Microsoft Office experience
What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
- Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays throughout the year
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Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as Onsite. Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
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