Industrial Turbine Component QA Inspector -- GD&T and Metrology

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Turbine Component QA Inspector — GD&T and Metrology

Worksite: Newark, Delaware

Status: Full-Time | Pay Range: $27.00–$31.00 per hour (based on experience)

Our mission, your role

Delivering quality that stands the test of time has been our promise for 65+ years. At DuHadaway Tool and Die Shop—home to an ISO 9001-registered Industrial Turbine Component Repair Division—you’ll ensure that every component leaving our floor meets exacting standards. Your inspections protect performance, safety, and customer trust.

Imagine this scenario

A critical turbine component hits your bench for first-article inspection. You confirm the drawing revision, review the BOM, and scan the GD&T callouts. With height gage in hand, you validate datums; micrometers verify diameters; thread and bore gages confirm fits. On the CMM, you capture complex geometry. You document every result, flag a subtle out-of-tolerance condition, collaborate with Production to resolve it, and keep the job on schedule—precisely why your work matters.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect turbine components, fabricated parts, and in-process work to engineering drawings, BOMs, customer specs, and internal quality criteria.
• Execute first-article and in-process inspections on the shop floor.
• Operate and interpret readings from precision tools: height gages, verniers, micrometers (ID/OD/depth), dial indicators, thread/bore gages, and CMM equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and GD&T.
• Complete inspection reports and quality records; clearly communicate nonconformances.
• Partner with Production/other departments to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Verify equipment suitability and calibration status before use.
• Operate cranes/hoists safely; handle components carefully to prevent damage.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace and follow all safety procedures.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a quality inspector in machining/manufacturing.
• Proficiency capturing and interpreting precision measurements.
• Setup/use experience with height gages, verniers, micrometers (inside/outside/depth), thread and bore gages, and dial indicators.
• Ability to read complex drawings, BOMs, customer specs, and work instructions; working knowledge of GD&T.
• Strong math, mechanical, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Process-driven, follows instructions, communicates clearly, works independently or on a team.
• Valid driver’s license; age 18+; high school diploma or GED.

Preferred experience

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operation.
• ZEISS CONTURA 2 with CALYPSO software.
• Inspection of industrial turbine or other large, close-tolerance components.
• Precision machining, component repair, or refurbishment background.
• ISO 9001 quality environment familiarity.

Physical requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motion through the workday.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials.
• Manual dexterity for precise instrument handling.
• Visual acuity for reading drawings, gages, and inspection reports.
• Ability to work safely around cranes, hoists, and production machinery.

Shifts and differential

• 1st Shift: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 2nd Shift: 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• 2nd Shift Differential: Additional 10%

Benefits that support you

• Competitive wages; annual increases and performance incentives.
• Overtime opportunities.
• 40 hours paid vacation after six months; three weeks paid vacation in the first year.
• Eleven paid holidays; four paid personal/sick days in year one.
• Medical, dental, vision; HSA; company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Climate-controlled facilities and pathways for advancement and long-term growth.

Who we are

We’re a family-owned team dedicated to quality, integrity, and precision. We solve complex manufacturing challenges and deliver with pride—every time.

Compliance

DuHadaway Tool and Die Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

• Successfully pass a pre-employment physical, lift assessment, and drug screening.