Aerospace CMM & Quality Inspector, GD&T Expert

Ashton North LLC; Portland (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC seeks a Quality Control Bench Inspector in Portland, CT to serve the aerospace sector. The role evaluates incoming materials, in‑process components and finished products against engineering specs, performing dimensional inspections and documenting results.

Applicants will use precision measuring tools, apply GD&T, and maintain inspection records while collaborating with production to uphold quality standards across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 2–8 years of inspection experience in aerospace or a similar manufacturing industry.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and dimensional inspection.
• Ability to interpret operation sheets, purchase orders, specifications, and special process certifications.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, shop math proficiency, and attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate manufacturing methods and procedures for compliance with quality requirements.
• Solid verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate inspection documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect in-process and finished products through visual examinations and dimensional measurements to confirm specifications.
• Review purchase orders, operation sheets, blueprints, special process certifications, and other specifications to verify that parts and materials meet requirements.
• Perform complex dimensional layout inspections using operation sheets and engineering drawings.
• Apply GD&T principles to evaluate part conformity.
• Complete Inspection Method Sheets and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Verify special process certifications against applicable part specifications.
• Perform first-piece inspections and First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Identify and document nonconforming materials or components and communicate findings to the appropriate personnel.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to address inspection issues and maintain product quality.

Skills

Inspection experience

GD&T

Blueprint interpretation

Dimensional inspection

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Shop math

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ashton North LLC seeks a Quality Control Bench Inspector in Portland, CT to serve the aerospace sector. The role evaluates incoming materials, in‑process components and finished products against engineering specs, performing dimensional inspections and documenting results.

Applicants will use precision measuring tools, apply GD&T, and maintain inspection records while collaborating with production to uphold quality standards across manufacturing processes.