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)
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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.
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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
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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
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Materials You’ll Work With
Aerospace engine components
Precision machined metal parts (Inconel, Titanium, Stainless Steel, Aluminum)
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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
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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
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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
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