At a Glance
Company:
Gretna Machine Shop
Location:
Houston, TX (Northwest)
Job Type:
Full-Time
Pay Range:
$30 – $38/hr (based on experience)
Shift:
Day Shift (Quality Team)
Overtime:
As needed
Experience Level:
Mid to Senior (3+ years CMM programming)
Work Authorization:
U.S. work authorization required
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Why This Role Exists
This role exists to support growing aerospace and high-spec manufacturing work at Gretna Machine Shop, where quality is critical.
As Gretna continues expanding across aerospace and energy sectors, this position ensures precision components meet tight tolerances, customer specs, and AS9100 standards.
If you take pride in inspection, problem-solving, and working on critical parts — this is a high-impact role inside a quality-driven shop.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing
Program, validate, and run
CMM inspection programs (PC-DMIS or similar)
Perform
AS9102 First Article Inspections , in-process, and final inspections
Interpret complex
aerospace drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
Generate inspection reports and FAIR documentation
Analyze data, identify nonconformances, and support
RCCA
Collaborate with machining, engineering, and quality teams
Support audits (internal, customer, regulatory)
Assist with
new product introduction (NPI)
inspection methods
Mentor junior inspectors as needed
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Inspection Equipment & Environment
Hexagon CMM systems
(climate-controlled inspection room)
Gagemaker MIC Trac MT-3000
Mitutoyo profile projector
Optical comparators (digital readout)
Hardness tester
Shop Environment:
Clean, organized inspection lab
50,000 sq. ft. air-conditioned facility
Strong focus on calibration, process control, and quality systems
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What You’ll Be Inspecting
Parts:
Aerospace + energy components (complex machined parts & assemblies)
Tolerances:
Tight-tolerance, high-spec work
Materials:
Aluminum, stainless, titanium, Inconel, nickel alloys, alloy steels
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What We’re Looking For
Required
3+ years
CMM programming experience
Strong GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5)
Experience with
AS9102 FAIs
Proficiency with PC-DMIS or similar
Strong inspection + metrology fundamentals
Preferred
Aerospace or flight-critical part experience
SPC / MSA knowledge
OEM exposure (Boeing, Airbus, etc.)
NADCAP environment experience
Multi-axis or scanning CMM experience
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Why Machinists & Inspectors Like Working Here
Work on
real aerospace and energy parts
Strong
AS9100 / ISO quality culture
Clean, air-conditioned shop
Modern inspection equipment
Long-tenured, experienced team
Opportunity to grow into
senior quality or leadership roles
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