Quality Assurance - QC Inspector 1st shift

Chromalloy; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a QC Inspector to inspect aerospace components and assemblies throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with engineering specs, customer requirements, and quality standards.

The role involves dimensional and visual inspections, reading blueprints and manuals, and creating quality records to verify product conformity. First shift, 6:30a-3:00p, in Windsor, CT. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English and understand work instructions.
• Dimensional and visual inspection experience on aviation components preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, engine manuals, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of aerospace components and assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, engine manuals, and technical documentation.
• Verify products meet engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, verniers, gauges, and tapes.
• Document inspection results and create quality records.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming products.
• Recommend process adjustments when quality issues are identified.
• Communicate inspection findings with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Perform product audits to verify processes produce conforming hardware.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Visual inspection

Blueprint reading

Documentation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate degree in aviation

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Verniers

Gauges

Measuring tapes

Job description

Job Summary

We're looking for a QC Inspector to inspect aerospace components and assemblies throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards. This role performs dimensional and visual inspections, reviews technical documentation, and creates quality records that verify product conformity.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. What you do here has real-world impact—every day.

Shift

1st shift, Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00p

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of aerospace components and assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, engine manuals, and technical documentation.
• Verify products meet engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Use precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, verniers, gauges, and measuring tapes.
• Document inspection results and create quality records to verify product conformity.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming products.
• Recommend process adjustments when quality issues are identified.
• Communicate inspection findings with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Perform product audits to verify manufacturing processes consistently produce conforming hardware.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding work instructions.
• Dimensional and visual inspection experience on aviation, aerospace, airframe, powerplant, avionics, or related components is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engine manuals, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and nonconformances.
• Ability to accurately document inspection results and quality findings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice to Have

• Associate degree in an aviation-related field.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification.
• Aerospace manufacturing, MRO, or component inspection experience.
• Experience performing quality audits and process verification activities.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing and inspection environment with exposure to production operations and aerospace components.
• Regular standing, walking, reaching, and handling of parts during inspection activities.
• Frequent use of precision measuring equipment and computer systems.
• Close vision, depth perception, and attention to detail required for inspection activities.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in production areas.
• NAS 410 visual acuity certification