Aerospace QC Inspector II (2nd Shift)

Kaman Corporation; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubbercraft in Long Beach, CA is hiring a QC Inspector 2 for the 2nd shift. The role includes receiving, in-process, final, and first article inspections to ensure parts meet drawings, specs, and customer requirements. Aerospace inspection experience and blueprinted reading skills are highly valued.

You will use standard inspection tools and participate in data analysis, root-cause identification, and continuous quality improvements within a deadline-driven manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4+ years of inspection experience, preferably within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience inspecting manufactured components to drawings, specifications, and inspection instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Ability to properly use standard inspection tools and measuring equipment.
• Working knowledge of aerospace quality requirements and inspection practices.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP and quality systems; Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains experience is a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and other internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with departmental teams to create and maintain reports highlighting key quality issues requiring action.
• Develop and perform specialized tests and measurements using a variety of inspection equipment, including vision systems.
• Support the collection and analysis of quality data to identify root causes, reduce scrap, and improve in-process inspection acceptance rates.
• Perform receiving inspection for purchased and customer-supplied products.
• Perform in-process inspections as required.
• Perform all aspects of final inspection, including reviewing paperwork, inspecting finished products, and signing certifications.
• Maintain inspection records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Perform First Article Inspections in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Support customer source inspection activities.
• Monitor Quality Assurance workload and prioritize inspection activities based on production and customer due dates.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Engineering drawings

Communication (English)

ERP/Quality systems

Microsoft Office

Inspection tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard inspection equipment

Job description

Rubbercraft in Long Beach, CA is hiring a QC Inspector 2 for the 2nd shift. The role includes receiving, in-process, final, and first article inspections to ensure parts meet drawings, specs, and customer requirements. Aerospace inspection experience and blueprinted reading skills are highly valued.

You will use standard inspection tools and participate in data analysis, root-cause identification, and continuous quality improvements within a deadline-driven manufacturing setting.