Bench Inspector - 2nd Shift

Kadon Precision Machining; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company‑paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Ongoing training and professional dev

Job summary

Kadon Aerospace in Rockford, IL seeks a detail‑oriented Bench Inspector to verify machined aerospace components against drawings, specifications, and AS9100 standards. You will perform first article, in‑process, and final inspections using a range of precision tools, document results, and flag nonconformities for corrective action.

Ideal candidates have strong reading of blueprints, GD&T knowledge, and a meticulous approach to measurement accuracy.

Qualifications

• Understands basic QMS requirements and the importance of documentation.
• Proficient with inspection equipment (micrometers, pitch micrometers, profilometers, comparators, depth micrometers, height gages, vision inspection equipment, bore gages and test indicators; CMM is a plus).
• Experience performing first piece inspections, in‑process inspections, and final inspections (aerospace industry preferred).
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications to discern requirements.
• Understands GD&T and how to apply bonus tolerance.
• 20/20 vision, exam required (can be with correction).

Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in‑process, and final inspections of machined aerospace components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, customer specifications, and work instructions.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment including: micrometers, height gauges, dial test indicators, bore gages, pitch micrometers, profilometers, optical comparator, and vision system.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and visual characteristics meet customer and engineering requirements.
• Complete inspection documentation accurately and legibly.
• Identify and segregate nonconforming material.
• Communicate quality concerns promptly to supervisors and production personnel.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions when quality issues arise.
• Maintain a clean and organized inspection area.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GD&T understanding

Documentation / QMS awareness

Reading drawings

Inspection accuracy

Communication with production

Tools

Micrometers

Pitch micrometers

Profilometers

Comparators

Depth micrometers

Height gages

Vision inspection equipment

Bore gages

Test indicators

CMM

Job description

Kadon Aerospace seeks a detail‑oriented Bench Inspector to inspect machined components throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, and AS9100 quality standards. The Bench Inspector performs dimensional and visual inspections using precision measuring equipment, documents inspection results, and works closely with production personnel to maintain the highest levels of quality for aerospace components.

We invest in our employees, advanced manufacturing technology, and continuous improvement while providing opportunities for career growth in a team‑oriented environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in‑process, and final inspections of machined aerospace components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, customer specifications, and work instructions.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment including:
  • Micrometers
  • Height gages
  • Dial test indicators
  • Bore gages
  • Pitch Micrometers
  • Profilometers
  • Optical comparator
  • Vision system (Keyence) preferred
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and visual characteristics meet customer and engineering requirements.
• Complete inspection documentation accurately and legibly.
• Identify and segregate nonconforming material.
• Communicate quality concerns promptly to supervisors and production personnel.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions when quality issues arise.
• Maintain a clean and organized inspection area.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Understands basic QMS requirements and the importance of documentation.
• At a minimum, be proficient with inspection equipment (micrometers, pitch micrometers, profilometers, comparators, depth micrometers, height gages, vision inspection equipment, bore gages and test indicators; CMM is a plus).
• Experience performing first piece inspections, in‑process inspections, and final inspections (aerospace industry preferred).
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications to discern requirements.
• Understands GD&T and how to apply bonus tolerance.
• 20/20 vision, exam required (can be with correction).

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing environment experience.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality requirements.
• CMM experience (but not required).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kadon Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.