Mechanical Inspection & Compliance Specialist (DoD)

Own the Standard. Elevate the Mission.

Imagine a place where your eye for detail protects those who protect us—and where your contributions literally make you an owner. At GTC, our Ownership For All program gives eligible full-time employees equity from day one.

We are a Department of Defense Federal Contractor

• Must be US Citizen
• Must have clean criminal record (No felonies)
• Must be able to pass a drug test

How You’ll Make an Impact

You’ll be the quality gate for precision components—validating dimensions, finishes, and features before they move forward. Your metrology skills, from CMM programming/operation to shop math and layout work, will turn drawings into verified reality and nonconformances into improvements.

Core Responsibilities

• Read and interpret complex blueprints/specs; identify materials, finishes, and tolerances
• Calculate derived dimensions (angles, radii, etc.) using formulas and shop mathematics
• Verify features using CMMs and precision instruments: micrometers, calipers, V‑blocks, sine bars, dial indicators, gauge blocks, height gages, levels/protractors, optical comparators, bore gages, ultrasonic equipment, profilometer
• Conduct first‑run and first‑article inspections on fabrications and assemblies
• Perform surface-plate setups; establish reference points and centerlines
• Document inspection outcomes; produce clear, defensible reports
• Analyze defects, determine probable causes, and recommend corrective actions

When You’ll Work

First shift: 10-hour workdays with starts between 5:00–6:00 a.m.

What It Takes

• High school diploma or GED
• ~2 years of related quality inspection experience preferred (manufacturing; aerospace/defense advantageous)
• SPC data collection and evaluation training preferred
• Track record of solving problems and setting effective action plans
• Vision standards: Jaeger 1 at 12" with corrective lenses and passing Ishihara; annual exams required
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Technical Strengths

• GD&T mastery
• SPC fundamentals
• NADCAP exposure
• Advanced inspection & gauge measurement
• Blueprint fluency

Tools of the Trade

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Measurement gauges
• Calipers and micrometers

What You’ll Gain

• Ownership For All — equity from day one (eligible full-time)
• 25% night shift differential
• Flexible scheduling options
• Retiree-friendly, benefits-eligible part-time paths
• A team that values precision, craftsmanship, and accountability
• Meaningful work that meets the highest industry standards

If you’re energized by tight tolerances, rigorous standards, and continuous improvement, this is where your career—and ownership—advance together.