Aerospace Dimensional Inspector

Torrey Holistics; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics in Orange County, CA, is seeking an experienced inspector to conduct dimensional and visual inspections on machined parts, castings, and forgings in a 5-axis environment. You will interpret drawings, validate GD&T features, and operate precision hand tools to ensure quality compliance.

The role requires 3–5+ years in aerospace/defense inspection, deep GD&T knowledge, and AS9100 documentation familiarity. Saturday availability is required to support workloads in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of inspection experience within aerospace or defense machining.
• Advanced drawing interpretation and GD&T fluency.
• Proficient with hand metrology tools; CMM exposure is a plus, not a must.
• Familiarity with AS9100 standards and documentation practices.
• Ability and willingness to work required Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections on machined parts, castings, and forgings produced in a complex 5-axis environment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and validate features per GD&T requirements.
• Operate and maintain precision hand tools: height gauges, calipers, micrometers, drop gauges, and optical measuring devices.
• Support in-process, receiving, and other inspection areas as workload shifts.

Skills

Inspection experience

GD&T fluency

AS9100 knowledge

Tools

CMM exposure

Job description

Step into a Day in PrecisionAt 5:00 AM, you step onto the shop floor in Orange County, CA. Complex 5-axis parts are queued, travelers are ready, and your gauges are calibrated. You move from a first-piece in-process check to a receiving spot check, then wrap the morning validating features against drawings with GD&T callouts. By afternoon, you’re supporting a teammate with a casting visual and logging AS9100-compliant records. It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and deeply rewarding.About the RoleEmployment type: Direct HireLocation: Orange County, CASchedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM start; Saturdays required most weeks (6–8 hours)What You’ll HandleConduct dimensional and visual inspections on machined parts, castings, and forgings produced in a complex 5-axis environmentInterpret engineering drawings and validate features per GD&T requirementsOperate and maintain precision hand tools: height gauges, calipers, micrometers, drop gauges, and optical measuring devicesSupport in-process, receiving, and other inspection areas as workload shiftsYour Background3–5+ years of inspection experience within aerospace or defense machiningAdvanced drawing interpretation and GD&T fluencyProficient with hand metrology tools; CMM exposure is a plus, not a mustFamiliarity with AS9100 standards and documentation practicesAbility and willingness to work required SaturdaysProficiencies We ValueGD&TAS9100 Quality SystemsAS9102 (First Article) familiarityExperience with AS9100 environmentsWhy JoinThis growing aerospace machine shop is expanding its in-house machining and quality footprint. You’ll be part of a collaborative, hands-on quality team with real opportunity to advance as the operation scales.Ready to build your future in precision? Apply today.