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

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) --- Why This Role Exists This role exists to support aerospace manufacturing programs by ensuring all components meet strict quality and customer specifications. At Barnes Aerospace, this position plays a critical role in verifying precision machined parts through detailed inspection processes and maintaining compliance with aerospace standards. --- 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 ForRequired 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 --- Apply Interested candidates can apply directly through hireCNC. Apply now or save this job to come back later.