Quality Inspector I - Aerospace 2nd Shift

Company: SST Direct
Location: Manchester
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Seeking a detail-oriented Quality / Layout Inspector to perform mechanical and electronic inspections on machined parts, castings, forgings, and assemblies. This role involves locating datums, verifying machining accuracy, marking layout guidelines, inspecting parts on the floor, machines, and benches, and reviewing welds prior to testing. The inspector will document non-conformances, write rework procedures, and ensure all components meet quality standards and ITAR/EAR compliance. Salary Range: $20hr - $28hr plus 10% differential Schedule: M - F, 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM Benefits: Health, dental, life insurance, PTO, holidays Role & Responsibilities: Locate the datums and other aging points on the castings, forgings and all components. Check all work by mechanical and electronic inspection methods on the production parts, sub-assemblies, details or components as production progresses to determine accuracy and completeness of layouts and correctness of machining or other processing. Mark the guidelines and reference points to indicate the material to be removed manually and by machining or etching processes. Perform floor or machine inspection on such machines as vertical boring mills, radial drills, laser machines, water jet and lathes. Perform bench inspection of machined rings, spinning, forgings, castings, sub-assemblies and assemblies. Perform visual and dimensional inspection of welds prior to fluorescent penetrant testing. Responsible for writing the rework procedure when the parts are non-conforming Other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent 0-2 years related experience Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis. Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to speak effectively before employees in the organization Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram forms Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations Demonstrate a good mechanical aptitude Able to use inspection tools and gages, such as scribes, vernier calipers, height gages, depth gages, micrometers, cylindrical plugs and thread gages, periphery or PI tapes, decimal scales, indicators, inspection fixtures, coordinate measuring machine and other automated measuring devices. Physical Requirements: Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment. Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk. Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds. Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Once you apply, please text "QI-I" to 813-579-1392 for a faster reply. INDH Powered by JazzHR swil8EkNvf

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