Quality Inspector - Grainsize and MCL - Weekend Night Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW103: Midland GA 8801 Macon Road , Midland, GA, 31820 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.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:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

We have an opportunity for a Quality Inspector - Grainsize and MCL to be based in Columbus, GA.

The shift schedule is AWW2: Fri-Sun 7pm-7am.

Mech Testing:

• Perform daily walk arounds to prior to testing
• Receive-in and inspect testing specimens for accuracy
• Sort priorities as needed
• Operate multiple machines for Specimen testing
• Comply with all training required, including Quality procedures as well as MCL Manuals and Standard Work.
• Log testing data in UGA
• Maintain required log books

Grainsize:

• Perform internal and external grainsize operations on parts
• Follow blueprints, Work Instructions and GBMOP to mark locations accurately
• Utilize different chemicals for the etching process
• Prepare specimens by operating different equipment and polishing methods
• Use Solumina and UGA for data recording
• Perform grainsize readings on the microscope

Inspection:

• Receive specimens from shop
• Measure specimens on shadow graph and compare to given specifications
• Prioritize based on specified priorities
• Move specimens to test in UGA
• Daily setups and checks of shadow graph
• Create turnback as needed

Additional responsibilities:

• Perform 6s each shift
• Engage in process optimization to allow success of production/quality goals while achieving and maintaining cost savings
• Complete all training within the expected time given

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be willing to work the scheduled shift and may need to train on an alternate shift. Overtime may be required.
• Two to five years’ experience in machining and/or quality.
• Familiar with blueprints.

Qualifications We Value:

• Two to five years’ experience in quality/aerospace manufacturing environment. 
• Technical degree preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and quality procedures.
• Understanding of internal and external customer requirements with a high attention to detail in resolving findings.
• Good organizational skills. 

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

What is my role type? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off,