CHECK AND STRAIGHTENER EXPERIENCED

AMERICAN AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS INC; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

American Aircraft Products Inc. in Gardena, CA seeks a skilled Check and Straightener to join our precision aerospace team. This hands-on role focuses on ensuring parts meet dimensional specifications and quality standards through inspection, straightening, and careful measurement.

You will read blueprints, use calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators, document results, and collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve defects in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools.
• Experience operating straightening equipment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and quality mindset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and check metal parts, assemblies, and components for dimensional accuracy and conformance to specifications
• Straighten bent, warped, or misaligned aerospace parts using presses, hand tools, and straightening equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders to verify part geometry
• Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators
• Document inspection results and non-conformances in accordance with quality control procedures
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to identify and resolve part defects
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with shop standards

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring tools

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Straightening presses

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

About the Role:

American Aircraft Products Inc. is looking for a skilled Check and Straightener to join our team in Gardena, CA. This is a hands-on role at the heart of precision aerospace manufacturing, where your attention to detail and craftsmanship directly impact the quality of our products. If you take pride in doing things right the first time, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and check metal parts, assemblies, and components for dimensional accuracy and conformance to specifications
• Straighten bent, warped, or misaligned aerospace parts using presses, hand tools, and straightening equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders to verify part geometry
• Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators
• Document inspection results and non-conformances in accordance with quality control procedures
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to identify and resolve part defects
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with shop standards

Requirements:

• Prior experience in aerospace, sheet metal, or precision manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators)
• Experience operating straightening presses or similar equipment is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift parts as required by the role
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively in a team-oriented shop environment

About Us:

American Aircraft Products Inc. has been a trusted name in aerospace component manufacturing, proudly serving the industry from our Gardena, CA facility. Our customers rely on us for precision, consistency, and quality they can count on in demanding aerospace applications. We foster a skilled, dedicated workforce where experienced tradespeople are valued and supported every step of the way.