Quality Assurance - QC Inspector 1st shift

Chromalloy • Windsor, CT

18h • $19 - $36

About The Position

Chromalloy is seeking a QC Inspector to inspect aerospace components and assemblies throughout the manufacturing process and ensure they comply with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards. The role performs dimensional and visual inspections, reviews technical documentation, and creates quality records verifying product conformity. The position supports aviation safety and reliability by helping manufacture and repair critical aerospace components.

The role works in a manufacturing and inspection environment, interacting with production operations and aerospace components. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; additional hours outside the regular schedule may be required to meet operational needs, including evenings, weekends, or holidays. Non-exempt employees are paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

Only U.S. persons, as defined in the posting, may be considered. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding work instructions.
• 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.
• NAS 410 visual acuity certification.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under the categories stated in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Dimensional and visual inspection experience on aviation, aerospace, airframe, powerplant, avionics, or related components.
• 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.

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, 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefit options starting on the first day, subject to eligibility.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Wellness incentives.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Training and development curriculum and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, eligible on the first day of employment.
• Parental leave, eligible on the first day of employment.
• Eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED