Inspector III (2nd shift)

Kamatics is looking for an Inspector III (2nd shift) to join our Bloomfield, CT team on Day shift. This role is responsible for performing inspection activities on products and materials, including first-piece inspections and in-process monitoring, to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and Kamatics’ quality standards.

The Inspector III works closely with the Value Stream Manager and/or Senior Team Leader to meet production schedules, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Quality Assurance Supervisor for quality-related matters.

Kamatics is a global leader in high-performance bearings and engineered tribological solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Our team develops self-lubricating bearings and precision components that deliver durability, reliability, and performance in the harshest environments. We take pride in engineering excellence, collaborative problem solving, and a culture built on innovation and customer trust.  

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of mechanical components and assemblies to close tolerances.

• Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections within assigned value streams.

• Identify surface, dimensional, visual, material, documentation, and workmanship non-conformities in accordance with blueprints and Kamatics’ quality standards.

• Report non-conforming materials or unusual conditions to the Quality Supervisor and cell leader.

• Utilize inspection equipment to verify drawing specifications, including:

  • Mastery: Calipers, micrometers, dial bore gages, chamfer gages, profilometers

  • Proficiency: Optical comparators, Sunnen gages

• Demonstrate proficiency in measuring GD&T characteristics, including roundness, parallelism, concentricity, runout, perpendicularity, flatness, and total runout.

• Demonstrate ability to identify GD&T items such as true position and material modifiers.

• Operate coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to inspect product.

• Complete all responsibilities in accordance with productivity, quality expectations, and established work procedures.

• Maintain inspection records, data, and logs; create inspection documentation such as IMS, first article, and related forms.

• Navigate computer systems and software to access drawings, inspection plans, and verification requirements.

• Provide leadership and training support as needed to ensure production schedules are met.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; follow all safety and environmental procedures and report incidents as required.

• Recommend improvements to work processes and procedures; actively contribute to 5S initiatives.

• Deliver a high level of service to internal and external customers while fostering a positive team environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned and participate in cross-training or learning additional positions.

Job Accountabilities: 

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 2–3 years of inspection experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent demonstrated experience.

• Must meet all defined competency requirements for the role.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Effective verbal and written communication (speaking, listening, questioning, documentation)

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints

• Experience completing inspection method sheets and first article documentation

• Customer-focused mindset with occasional interaction with customer inspectors

• Results-oriented, dependable, and team-focused

• Initiative and leadership capability

• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments, including CMMs

• Shop math knowledge 

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge 

• Statistical Process Control (SPC) knowledge 

Physical Requirements

• Frequent mental and visual attention to detail

• Occasional lifting and moving of materials weighing up to 50 lbs. (15–40%)

Schedule

• Includes one hour of mandatory overtime at the start of each shift for a required 45-hour work week

• Overtime paid at 1.5x the hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a week

• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet customer demands

• Flexibility to work varying schedules as required

Benefits:

At Kamatics, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

Kamatics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.

(Actual placement within the salary range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location)