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Inspector, 1st Class

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

East Farmingdale, NYFull-time$32.07/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$32.07/hr
Location
East Farmingdale, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The Inspector, 1st Class inspects raw materials, in-process machined parts, and finished-machined parts for compliance with engineering drawings and company specifications. The role determines quality and conformance, performs inspections using CMM or conventional methods, and supports inspection procedures, calibration, and evaluation of out-of-specification items. The position is based in East Farmingdale, New York, and serves Target Rock, a supplier to the nuclear power and U.S. Navy industries.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering Drawing Interpretation, requiredInspection Procedure Development, requiredInspection Tool Calibration, requiredMeasuring Tool Selection, requiredSalvage Evaluation, requiredInspector Training, requiredBlueprint Reading, requiredSpecification Reading, requiredMeasuring Tools, requiredThread Measurement, requiredGeometric Measurement, requiredThread Gauge Calibration, requiredOptical Projector Operation, requiredVisual Inspection, requiredManual Dexterity, requiredHardness Verification, requiredMaterial Defect Detection, requiredMaterial Traceability Verification, requiredLifting 40 Lbs, required

Qualifications

High School or Trade School Graduate, requiredU.S. Citizenship, requiredASME Y14.5 Standard, requiredANSI Y14.5 Standard, requiredFirst Class Dimensional Inspection Test, requiredVisual Acuity Test, required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

US-NY-East Farmingdale (TR)

Full time

JR7037

Inspector, 1st Class

We are looking for a 1st Class Inspector to join our Target Rock team!

As our Inspector you will be responsible for inspecting raw materials, in-process machined and finished-machined parts for compliance with engineering drawings and/or company specification before they are assembled into a finished product. Inspection is performed on in-process machined parts, on a first piece of a new set-up to qualify both the set-up and the process, on forged or casted pieces to qualify both dies and process. You will be responsible for determining both the quality and conformance levels of machined parts. Qualified Inspectors shall be able to perform Inspection by CMM or conventional method.

Location: East Farmingdale, NY

hourly rate: $32.07

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) *

Your Challenge

  • Engineering drawing and specification interpretation and the ability to apply these standards in the process of inspection.

  • Determine inspection procedures to ensure complete verification of specification and dimensions.

  • Capable to calibrate and/or verify accuracy of basic inspection tools (thread-gauges, micrometers, functional gauges, etc.) Inspector shall be independently able to select the appropriate measuring tools to inspect parts for compliance with specifications.

  • Evaluate and provide salvage possibilities of items outside specification limits and recommendation for reworking if applicable.

  • Assist with training other inspectors to preform calibration, use optical comparator, hardness testers and other inspection tools.

  • Complete required company paperwork, as applicable, to fully process a job (C1 documentation, Method 1 and Method 2, Commercial Grade, Inspection records, and Inspection reports, others as applicable)

  • Pass First Class Dimensional Inspection Test

  • Additional responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

What You Bring

  • High school or trade school graduate (minimum).

  • Must be a U.S Citizen

  • Expert knowledge of engineering blueprint and specification reading IAW ASME Y14.5 standard

  • Extensive knowledge of measuring tools.

  • Able to measure thread features using system 21 or 22.

  • Able to interpret and measuring geometric features per ANSI-Y 14.5.

  • Able to calibrate and set thread gauges including Johnson Thread gauges, optical projector, etc.

  • Visual inspection ability must past visual acuity test given by Target Rock

  • Sufficient manual dexterity to handle and manipulate delicate parts and measuring instruments.

  • Able to verify material hardness and detection of material cracks, pinholes, or other defects.

  • Able to verify material traceability and accountability by viewing approved material certification.

  • Able to lift a weight of 40 lbs. maximum if required for inspection purpose (parts handling).

Who We Are

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

Environmental, Social and Governance

Founded in 1951 to meet the special severe service valve requirements of the United States Nuclear Navy, Target Rock is today the premier supplier of highly engineered, valves and related products to both the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet and the global nuclear power generation industry. The first Target Rock valves were installed on the U.S.S. Nautilus, the U.S. Navy's first nuclear powered submarine.

To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Target Rock (cw-ems.com) (https://www.cw-ems.com/target-rock/default.aspx)

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

#LI-NK1

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team ([email protected]) and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. ([email protected])

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster)

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition ([email protected]) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.

How this job compares

Set against the 632 open Quality Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$32.07/hr
  • New York median$25–28/hr25 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–32/hr291 hourly ranges

This rate, $32.07/hr, is 13% above the New York median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the top quarter of Quality Inspector hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 32 open Quality Inspector jobs in New York and 632 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Quality Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (394 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 303 of the 632 open Quality Inspector jobs (48%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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