Quality Inspector – 2nd Shift (CMM / PC-DMIS)

Barnes Aerospace; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 50% match

Quarterly incentive opportunities

Yearly performance bonus

100% education reimbursement after 1 year

PTO: 2 weeks plus 4 floating holidays

Flex time program

Discounted Care.com membership

Discounted Calm app membership

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Mid-Senior Inspector to perform inspections on aerospace engine components. The role requires at least 5 years of experience with CMM operation and PC-DMIS programming. Inspectors are critical to ensuring aerospace quality and compliance, benefiting from competitive pay up to $36 per hour, a 15% shift differential, and extensive benefits including a 401(k) match and education reimbursement. The position includes a structured and clean work environment with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inspection experience in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Strong experience with CMM operation and PC-DMIS programming.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Strong understanding of GD&T.
• Experience performing dimensional and visual inspections.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform final and in-process inspection of aerospace engine components.
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using CMM and manual tools.
• Create and edit PC-DMIS programs based on prints and models.
• Verify measurements using CMM data and hard gaging methods.
• Ensure inspected parts meet customer requirements for acceptance.
• Identify non-conforming parts and complete documentation.
• Support incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Troubleshoot inspection and measurement issues independently.

Skills

CMM operation

PC-DMIS programming

Blueprint reading

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Dimensional inspections

Visual inspections

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

CMM machines

Micrometers

Calipers

Swing gages

Height gages

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

At a Glance

Company: Barnes Aerospace

Location: East Hartford, CT 06108 (on-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $26 – $36 per hour (based on experience)

Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Shift Differential: +15% for 2nd shift

Overtime: Available

Experience Level: Mid–Senior (5+ years inspection experience)

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Perform final and in-process inspection of aerospace engine components
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using both CMM and manual inspection tools
• Create, edit, and correlate PC-DMIS programs based on prints and solid models
• Verify measurements using both CMM data and hard gaging methods
• Interpret blueprints, operation sheets, and customer specifications
• Ensure all inspected parts meet customer requirements for acceptance
• Identify non-conforming parts and complete required documentation for rework or disposition
• Support incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities
• Work independently to troubleshoot inspection and measurement issues

Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

• Inspection Equipment: CMM machines
• Software: PC-DMIS
• Inspection Tools: Micrometers, calipers, swing gages, height gages, and other precision measuring equipment

Materials You’ll Work With

• Aerospace engine components
• Precision machined metal parts (Inconel, Titanium, Stainless Steel, Aluminum)

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of inspection experience in aerospace or manufacturing
• Strong experience with CMM operation and PC-DMIS programming
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and technical documents
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Experience performing dimensional and visual inspections
• Ability to work independently and solve problems with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience with incoming, in-process, and final inspection
• Experience building or calibrating hard gaging
• Aerospace manufacturing experience

Why Inspectors Like Working Here

Inspectors choose Barnes Aerospace because:

• Critical role in aerospace quality and compliance
• Clean, structured, and process-driven environment
• Advanced inspection equipment and tools
• Competitive pay with 15% shift differential
• Overtime opportunities available
• Strong benefits and long-term stability

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $26 – $36/hr (DOE)

Pay Notes: 15% shift differential for 2nd shift

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following start date
• 401(k) with 50% match on the first 6%
• 4% retirement contribution deposited into the 401(k) plan
• Quarterly incentive opportunities
• Yearly performance bonus
• 100% education reimbursement after 1 year
• PTO: 2 weeks in year one plus 4 floating holidays
• Flex time program
• Discounted Care.com membership
• Discounted Calm app membership

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 2nd Shift | 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
• Overtime available