Quality Inspector - Weekend Shift (CNC Machining & Plating)

About the role

Ready to build parts that matter? PacAero is looking for a Weekend Shift QC Inspector (Machining) to join our manufacturing team in Agawam, MA. In this role, you’ll inspect high-precision machined components used in critical aerospace applications, helping ensure every part meets engineering, customer and quality requirements before it moves through production. We’re looking for someone with experience inspecting machined components who understands tight tolerances, knows their way around precision measurement equipment, and takes pride in getting the details right.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of precision machined components using engineering drawings, specifications and applicable quality requirements.
• Use a variety of precision measurement and inspection equipment to verify parts meet dimensional, geometric and workmanship requirements.
• Work closely with Machining, Quality and Engineering to identify and communicate issues, support root‑cause investigation and keep quality parts moving through production.

Requirements

• Perform in‑process and final visual, dimensional, and microscopic inspections of precision machined and plated components.
• Inspect parts to engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and applicable customer requirements.
• Use precision measuring and inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, gage pins, optical comparators, Visual CMMs, inspection microscopes, and other applicable tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Verify parts meet customer, engineering, dimensional, workmanship, and quality requirements.
• Identify and document nonconforming material and complete required quality documentation, including rework and nonconformance reports.
• Review Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) and manufacturing documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Accurately document inspection results and maintain required quality and inspection records.
• Verify inspection equipment is appropriate for use and within required calibration status.
• Work collaboratively with Machining, Plating, Quality, Engineering, and Production to investigate discrepancies and resolve quality concerns.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on quality, efficiency, and customer requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and audit‑ready inspection area.
• Follow established quality procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training is a plus.
• 1–5 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience inspecting precision CNC machined components strongly preferred.
• Experience inspecting electroplated components or working in a plating environment is highly valued.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, gage pins, optical comparators, Visual CMMs, and inspection microscopes.