Job Title: 1st Shift Quality Inspector II

Job Description

As a Quality Inspector II, you will perform in-process and final inspections of products used in airframe and missile manufacturing. You will analyze engineering blueprints, process specifications, shop travelers, and manufacturing planning documents to determine the nature and extent of inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Determine the most practical inspection method and technique; plan sequence of operation; select precision measuring instruments and equipment to dimensionally inspect units.

• Perform surface table inspections using standard positioning, measuring, and layout instruments and equipment. Use shop mathematics, decimals, and fractions in the performance of the work.

• Conduct first article, receiving inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection assignments; visually and dimensionally inspect a wide variety of airframe parts and aerospace assemblies/components.

• Witness first piece part production and certify acceptability; observe and perform in-process inspection during component build-up and sub-assembly stages; perform final assembly inspection and observe testing operations to assure quality, workmanship, and strict compliance with specifications and standards.

• Inspect incoming metallic and fiber materials, plastic and rubber compounds for correct formulation call-out, serialization, identification, cure date, and shelf life; verify vendor and material certifications; check heat codes, batch and lot numbers to assure product tractability; certify the proper mixing and blending of bonding agents and adhesives.

• Inspect reinforced plastic and rubber products for delaminating, blisters, porosity, bond, elasticity, gauge surface smoothness, and similar defects or characteristics.

• Check configuration and part dimensions with or without the aid of assembly check gauges, fixtures, and tooling.

• Monitor oven and cure processes and record temperature readings and dwell time; perform or observe pressurization and leak tests using plant air, nitrogen, and helium.

• Coordinate rejection with MRB, engineering, and customer representatives for depositions and process refinement.

• Assemble end item documentation for the review and acceptance of finished products. Maintain history files, records, and reports.

Essential Skills

• Must have 5+ years of related Quality Control inspection experience.

• Experience with interface with customer source representatives, government sources, internal departments, and senior management.

• Must be able to read and analyze engineering drawings and blueprints.

• Proficient in the use of basic inspection tools, calipers, scales, height gauges, optical aids, micrometers, and GD&T.

• Must have experience with production processes such as assembly, forming, tooling, welding (fusion & resistance), heat treat, cleaning.

• Knowledge of metallic materials such as stainless, nickel, titanium, aluminum.

• Experience with composites materials and production processes such as elastomers, resins, and composite reinforcement material.

• Familiar with AS9102 standards and software, and military specifications.

• Must have good organizational skills and maintain accurate, complete documentation.

• Must be able to solve problems including root cause and corrective actions.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

• Proficient with the use of the Internet, MS Word/Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred.

• Experience working in AS9100 production environment.

• Experience using Net-Inspect standards and software preferred.

• Must have a High School degree or GED. A related AA or trade school degree is preferred.

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Work Here?

We offer a direct hire opportunity with competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Our company culture values work-life balance and provides opportunities for growth and advancement. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the aerospace industry.

Work Environment

Large Aerospace Manufacturing company with approximately 500 employees. The company is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of ducting systems for aircraft and propulsion lines for rockets, specializing in both High and Low Pressure metallic ducting systems. The company is also the primary source of rocket propulsion lines for NASA and the U.S. space launch system industry. The facility operates with a focus on quality and precision, backed by over 75 years of experience and proven reliability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Los Alamitos, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr.

Full Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Alamitos,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.