Job Description
Job Description
Quality Level 2 – Day Shift
At Whitworth Tool, precision isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are. Headquartered in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, Whitworth Tool is a leading precision machining shop. We make critically important components for some of the most iconic and advanced products in the world .
We are looking for an experienced quality person to join our team. In this position, you will inspect raw materials, in-process components, and finished products for compliance with drawings, specifications, and purchase orders. You will use precision instruments, CMM programs, and Keyence vision systems to verify dimensions, record data, and identify nonconforming items.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Family-first culture & flexibility — We support your life inside and outside of work. Sometimes that means life happens, and we’ll support you when it does.
- Benefits —401(k) plans, paid time off, and healthcare that competes with other options in the area.
- Close-knit, caring team — Work alongside friends with supervisors who have your back.
- Exciting, meaningful work — Contribute to projects that make a difference and help protect our country.
- Rooted in Hardinsburg — Skip the long commute and stay connected to your local community.
We’re growing under new leadership, expanding into new customer markets, and investing in cutting-edge capabilities. We’re looking for employees who want more than just a job — people eager to hone their craftsmanship, grow their skills, and take pride in work that truly matters.
What You'll Do
- Discard or reject products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.
- Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, and work for conformance to specifications.
- Notify supervisors and other personnel about production problems and assist in identifying and correcting these problems.
- Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products and recommend necessary corrective actions.
- Record inspection or test data for 1st piece inspection, FAIR, or final inspections.
- Mark items on hold tag with details when a nonconformance is found.
- Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as height gauge, calipers, guages, micrometers, bore gauges, or other measuring instruments specific to the product.
- Analyze test data and make decisions based on test results.
- Check arriving materials to ensure that they match purchase orders and complete receiving & inspection reports.
- Be able to disposition products on hold for use as is, rework, or scrap.
- Stack and arrange products for further processing, shipping, or packaging and transport products to other work stations as necessary.
- Classify and sort products when nonconformance is found and complete sort reports.
- Calibrate instruments such as gage pre-setters with little assistance
- Possess working knowledge of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standards.
- Prepare reports with assistance for 1st piece submissions for the customer, specifically 1st Articles and PPAP reports.
- Possess basic knowledge and ability to use the software and controls of the CMM to operate the CMM, set up coordinate systems and run programs already created to inspect parts.
- Conduct floor patrols to inspect products per check sheet to ensure process producing conforming products.
- Complete paperwork after inspection completed to indicate product needs to go to outsourcing or customer
- Possess knowledge to use Keyence Vison Measurement system.
- Possess basic knowledge of blueprint reading with GD&T callouts.
- Possess computer skills to review prints, update machine part status spreadsheet, and send out end-of shift emails.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Dependable, trustworthy, and safety-conscious
- Ability to organize and complete tasks within deadlines
- Willingness to work at a sustained pace and handle occasional pressure
- Ability to pass a drug test and background check
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — safety glasses, protective footwear, ear plugs, face shield
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and drive for personal growth
- Willing to work some overtime voluntarily and when requested
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 plus years of experience in Quality
- 6 plus months of experience in machining/manufacturing
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Why You’ll Love This Job
At Whitworth Tool, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact — on your career, your community, and the strength of America’s armed forces. We offer on-the-job training, flexible schedules, growth opportunities, and a supportive culture where your work truly matters. Join us and be proud of the craftsmanship you bring to the world.
Looking for a different schedule? We also offer night and weekend shifts to fit your lifestyle.
- The weekend shift is popular with team members who farm or run a business during the week and want to earn extra income.
- The night shift appeals to those who prefer later hours — no early 5:30 a.m. start, with shifts typically beginning at 3:30 p.m.
- Both shifts offer flexibility for parents, caregivers, or anyone who needs a non-traditional schedule.
Ready to take the next step in your machining career? Apply today and join a team where precision, pride, and purpose come together.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Dependable, trustworthy, and safety-conscious
- Ability to organize and complete tasks within deadlines
- Willingness to work at a sustained pace and handle occasional pressure
- Ability to pass a drug test and background check
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — safety glasses, protective footwear, ear plugs, face shield
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and drive for personal growth
- Willing to work some overtime voluntarily and when requested
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 plus years of experience in Quality
- 6 plus months of experience in machining/manufacturing
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Why You’ll Love This Job
At Whitworth Tool, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact — on your career, your community, and the strength of America’s armed forces. We offer on-the-job training, flexible schedules, growth opportunities, and a supportive culture where your work truly matters. Join us and be proud of the craftsmanship you bring to the world.
Looking for a different schedule? We also offer night and weekend shifts to fit your lifestyle.
- The weekend shift is popular with team members who farm or run a business during the week and want to earn extra income.
- The night shift appeals to those who prefer later hours — no early 5:30 a.m. start, with shifts typically beginning at 3:30 p.m.
- Both shifts offer flexibility for parents, caregivers, or anyone who needs a non-traditional schedule.
Ready to take the next step in your machining career? Apply today and join a team where precision, pride, and purpose come together.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled