FPI Inspector (6am - 6pm Thursday - Sunday)

Barnes Group Inc.; West Chester Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Group Inc. (Barnes Aerospace West Chester Division) seeks an FPI Inspector to support material flow in manufacturing. You will perform routine inspections, record results, and assist with inventory control to ensure parts are available for production.

The role requires 2 years of quality inspection experience, ability to read operation sheets, and strong verbal and written communication across all levels. Familiarity with penetrant/visual NDT is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret operation sheets and follow instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication across all levels.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks, tests, gauging and inspections of materials and parts.
• Record results on inspection forms and report defects.
• Inspect parts using penetrant and fluorescent methods to identify defects.
• Support inventory control and standard work to ensure material availability for daily needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement metrics across FPI disciplines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reading operation sheets

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Non-destructive testing concepts

Job description

FPI Inspector (6am - 6pm Thursday - Sunday)

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: FPIIN006878

• Posted : September 2, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Barnes Aerospace West Chester Division has a challenging and rewarding job opportunity for a FPI Inspector. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of duties supporting material flow throughout the manufacturing process, which includes ordering purchased parts, outside processing services and coordinating inventory control transactions to ensure inventory is on hand to support the day today needs of the business. In addition, this individual will have responsibility for standard work and inventory accuracy of material transactions and all inventory including consumables. If you are an individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment this position may be of interest to you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine checks, tests, gauging and instrument inspections of materials, parts in process and finished parts.
• Performs routine tests on materials, goods in process or finished goods where results are compared with company quality standards.
• Records results on inspection forms or charts and reports number of defects found.
• Required to inspect parts using fluorescent penetrant and black light to find defects.
• Some lifting of items of various weights, both assisted and unassisted.
• Experience in understanding of non-destructive validation methodology (visual, penetrant, etc).
• Drive standardized continuous improvement metrics across the FPI disciplines.
• Blueprint Reading/customer requirements flow down.
• Understanding of Regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years Quality Inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to communicate verbally and / or in writing with other employees, team members and supervision as necessary.
• Must be able to read and interpret operation sheets and follow complex instructions and/or directions.
• Ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to read & react to verbal and non-verbal communication while maintaining complete professionalism.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School graduate or equivalent.

At Barnes Group Inc., career development is a shared responsibility in which all employees are encouraged to develop, improve, and enhance their skills and professional growth to support Barnes Group Inc. business objectives.

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