CMM Operator (1st Shift)

Barnes Aerospace; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace in East Granby, CT, seeks a skilled inspector to conduct first piece inspections and plan measurements for complex parts. You will interpret blueprints, operate CMMs and precision tools, and ensure documentation accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires overtime flexibility, strong math and communication skills, and adherence to quality standards. A high school diploma is required, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience operating CMMs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; PCDMIS experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, blueprints, and operation sheets.
• Must be able to work overtime, have strong math and communication skills, and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first piece inspections as required.
• Plan and perform inspections to check dimensions and dimensional relationships on first piece run parts, gauges, tools and fixtures.
• Verify correct operation sheet is used and meets blueprint requirements.
• Use CMMs, optical comparators and precision instruments for measurements.
• Return parts to operator and ensure proper gauging and inspection equipment.
• Complete paperwork and documentation of dimensions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CMMs experience

Blueprint interpretation

Measuring equipment knowledge

Documentation

Math skills

Communication skills

Ethical conduct

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMs

Optical comparators

Sine plates

Indicators

Micrometers

V-Blocks

Verniers

Height stands

Cadillacs

Job description

Why Barnes Aerospace?

Barnes Aerospace offers competitive wages, shift differentials, 401k savings plan, paid time off, holidays, and much more! We’re more than a company, we’re a team. When you join our team, you’ll be part of an innovative, industry renowned provider of solutions for a broad customer base in the aerospace market.

Position Details

1st Shift (Mon-Fri: 7:00am – 3:30pm)

Your Expertise

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience operating CMMs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. PCDMIS experience preferred


• Ability to interpret customer specifications, blueprints, and operation sheets


• Must be able to work overtime as needed, have strong math and communication skills and be able to keep accurate records


• Knowledge and use of precision measuring equipment and must perform objectives using quality tools and methods and maintain inspection files


• Should exhibit the highest standards of ethical conduct and strive to increase the quality of the product

Is your expertise different from the above? If you have a good attitude and a willingness to learn and new trade or skill, we want to hear from you.

Your Challenge

• Conduct first piece inspections as required


• Plan and perform inspections to check dimensions and dimensional relationships on a variety of complicated first piece run part, gauges, tools and fixtures


• Verify correct operation sheet is being used and confirm that it meets blueprint requirements


• Use CMM’s optical comparators, sine plates, indicators, micrometers, V-Blocks, verniers, parallels, height stands, and cadillacs, etc.


• Return part to operator and ensure proper gauging and inspection equipment


• Complete paperwork and documentation of dimensions


• Perform all other similar and/or related duties as required and /or directed


• Performs other duties as assigned

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Salary: $27 - $43/hr

Barnes Aerospace offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions; life and disability insurance; and paid vacation and holidays. Additional offerings include an employee assistance program (EAP), wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, voluntary accident and critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and work-life support resources. Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements, which may vary based on employment status, position, and location.

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities