Quality Control Inspector (1st Shift)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. Barnes Aerospace scores B on the Alion truth index.
Why Barnes Aerospace?
Barnes Aerospace, East Hartford, CT 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.
If you’re a team player, enjoy working in a manufacturing environment, and looking for more than just a job, apply today and take your career to new heights with Barnes Aerospace!
Location: East Hartford, CT
1st shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Your Expertise:
- 5+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace or general manufacturing environment
- Proficient in operating CMMs using PC-DMIS with the ability to read, write and correlate programs
- Previous experience performing dimensional and visual inspection in an aerospace environment
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and customer specifications
- Ability to work independently and solve problems as they arise with minimal assistance from others
- Must have working knowledge of geometric tolerancing, hand gages, micrometers, swing gages and other measuring tools
- A strong background in manufacturing and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required
- Previous experience performing incoming, in process, and final inspections
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. Apply today!
Your Challenge:
- Final and in-process inspection of aerospace engine parts and components
- Create, edit and correlate PC-DMIS programs using a solid model and print, ensuring all relevant data is captured
- Inspection includes visual and dimensional using a CMM with the ability to verify measurements with hard gaging and measuring equipment
- Interpret operation sheets and blueprints to confirm parts meet customer criteria for acceptability
- Ensure all parts being inspected meet Customer criteria
- If a part is defective or needs re-work, Inspector must process the required paperwork associated with the task
- Availability to work overtime based on business needs
- Familiar with building and calibrating hard gaging is a plus
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required
Salary: $23/hour - $40/hour
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.
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