Machine Shop Quality Inspector

About the role

The Quality Control Inspector will work at the Erlanger, KY Service Center to inspect and verify large-scale, power generation equipment and their subassemblies for compliance with engineering specifications, blueprints, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive first-piece, in-process, and final inspections on complex, large-scale machined components.
• Expertly analyze and interpret complex engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications, to verify part conformity.
• Identify and formally document non-conforming parts. Collaborate with shop floor personnel to quarantine affected material and participate in root cause investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain inspection logs, complete First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, and ensure all quality documentation supports full material traceability.
• Conduct regular audits of inspection equipment to ensure all tools are calibrated, operational, and stored correctly.
• Partner with CNC Machinists to monitor manufacturing processes, identifying potential quality risks early in the production cycle to minimize scrap and rework.
• Maintain a high standard of shop floor safety, ensuring all inspection activities are performed in accordance with site-specific safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Requirements

• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the setup and use of the following manual precision measuring instruments: Micrometers, Gage Blocks, Calipers, Indicators, Height Gages, Fixed Gages, Bore Gages, Angular Measurement tools.
• Show deep understanding of manual precision measurement techniques.
• Able to read and interpret complex technical blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain clear, accurate, and legible handwritten documentation.
• Physical ability to maneuver around large-scale power generation components and perform inspections in various shop floor positions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in a machine shop environment.
• Deep understanding of manual precision measurement techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain clear, accurate, and legible handwritten documentation.
• Physical ability to maneuver around large-scale power generation components and perform inspections in various shop floor positions.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in manual precision measurement techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Physical ability to maneuver around large-scale power generation components.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Pay

The pay for this position is at $35.00/hour. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 22, 2026.