Aerospace Quality Inspector - Precision Metals

AppleOne; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking experienced Quality Inspectors for direct hire opportunities in the Simi Valley and Chatsworth, CA area. These roles suit detail‑oriented inspectors who understand aerospace components and the importance of accuracy, documentation, and quality compliance in a precision metals environment.

As a Quality Inspector you will perform dimensional, visual, receiving, in‑process and final inspections, review drawings and specifications, document results, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of quality inspection experience, preferably in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience inspecting intricate aerospace metal components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards and non-conformance reporting.
• Must meet ITAR requirements and pass background and drug screening.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional, visual, receiving, in-process, and final inspections on aerospace components.
• Use inspection tools and equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, surface plates, and related measuring devices.
• Review drawings, specifications, and quality documentation to verify conformance to customer and engineering requirements.
• Support first article inspection activities and accurately document inspection results.
• Identify, document, and communicate non‑conforming materials, parts, or processes in accordance with quality procedures.
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to support compliance, accuracy, and on‑time delivery.

Skills

Quality inspection

Aerospace components

First article inspection

Dimensional inspection

Documentation

AS9100 knowledge

Reading drawings

ITAR compliance

Background screening

Attention to detail

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

Surface plates

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking experienced Quality Inspectors for direct hire opportunities in the Simi Valley and Chatsworth, CA area. These roles suit detail‑oriented inspectors who understand aerospace components and the importance of accuracy, documentation, and quality compliance in a precision metals environment.

As a Quality Inspector you will perform dimensional, visual, receiving, in‑process and final inspections, review drawings and specifications, document results, and