QC Inspection; Level I, II, or III 3rd Shift

$20.00 - $32.00 per hour (DOE), PLUS 3rd shift differential of $2.50 per hour (total pay $22.50-$34.50)

Manes Machine & Engineering is a fast-growing, AS9100 aerospace manufacturing company located in Fort Collins, Colorado. We specialize in complex 5-axis machined components for the aerospace industry and are known for solving difficult manufacturing problems.

These are not slogans—they define how we operate daily. Most of our leadership team was promoted from within, and motivated employees who demonstrate ownership, technical excellence, and teamwork have opportunities for rapid growth.

We run a climate-controlled shop, invest heavily in modern equipment, and maintain high standards with strong mutual respect across the organization.

• 100% employer-paid for employees

• $25,000 policy provided at no cost

• Up to 5 weeks of vacation based on tenure
• 48 hours of sick pay annually
• 6 paid holidays
  (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)

• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%

• Employee-driven Core Values Recognition Program ("High 5")
  • Earn extra PTO, gift cards, and other rewards
• President's Award (quarterly recognition for top performers)
• Quarterly company meetings with leadership transparency
• Regular team events and cookouts

• CNC Machines: Primarily Mazak and Grob
• CMM: Hexagon, Brown & Sharpe
• Materials: Titanium, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
• Environment: Climate-controlled aerospace facility

Level

Base pay (DOE)

Experience

What sets this level apart

Quality Inspector I

$20.00-$24.00/hr

First article validation, CMM operation, inspection and AS9102 reports

Quality Inspector II

$24.00-$28.00/hr

1+ year in aerospace quality or related manufacturing

Adds blueprint/GD&T and MBD knowledge, plus calibration of internal tooling

Quality Inspector III

$28.00-$32.00/hr

Program CMM, PCMM and laser scanner; build inspection plans; lead part reviews

• Operate and keep product moving across the CMMs and other inspection equipment
• Find and put in place opportunities for process improvement and efficiency
• Log time worked per job in our ERP system
• Follow the Quality Management System and company policies, and model our Core Values
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning according to SOPs
• Help in other areas as needed
• Maintain calibration of internal tooling
• Validate and approve first article manufactured product
• Create and fill out inspection reports for customer product requirements
• Program inspection routines for the department's CMM, PCMM and laser scanner
• Create new and update existing inspection plans for product acceptance
• Create and fill out AS9102 forms and reports for customer product
• Verify and validate manufacturing aids for internal and external processes
• Lead inspection part reviews with all stakeholders
• Support the QC Supervisor and Quality Engineer on special projects

Minimum Qualifications (all levels)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to follow instructions and learn new processes
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Strong people skills and the ability to work well with others under pressure
• Positive, solutions-oriented "can-do" attitude

Required for Level II and III:

• 1+ year of experience in aerospace quality or a related manufacturing field
• Blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Knowledge of MBD and GD&T (Level III: an…