Inspector 1 (3rd Shift)

Valence; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employer Paid Basic Life

401k with Employer Match

Generous PTO

8 Holidays and 1 Floater Holiday

On-the-job training

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies in Garden Grove, CA is seeking a Quality Inspector for a full-time, third-shift role (10pm–6:30am). This position requires inspecting aircraft parts, interpreting technical drawings, and documenting records with precision.

Responsibilities include calibrating tools, collaborating across departments on quality issues, generating nonconformance reports, and supporting continuous improvement of the quality system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of inspection experience.
• Read planning documents, blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to document records and perform root cause analyses.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document in-process, first article, receiving and final inspections on aircraft parts and processes.
• Interpret planning documents, blueprints, and quality procedures to create precise records.
• Calibrate inspection tools and equipment prior to use.
• Collaborate with multiple departments on quality issues.
• Assist operators in understanding quality specifications and procedures.
• Initiate nonconformance reports for QA administrators.
• Conduct internal audits as required.
• Suggest improvements to the quality management system.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Communication

Integrity

Initiative

Judgment

Reliability

Time Management

Safety Awareness

Working Under Pressure

Responsible

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

Reports to: Department Supervisor

Location: Garden Grove, CA

Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 3rd Shift (10pm -6:30am)

Job Summary

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Description

• Perform and document in-process, first article, receiving and final inspections on aircraft parts and processes
• Read and interpret information from planning documents, tool design, blue prints, specifications and quality inspection procedures to develop clear, complete and precise records of inspection
• Calibrate inspection tools and equipment prior to using
• Interface with other individuals from various departments on issues related to quality
• Provide and assist operators in understanding and interpreting quality specifications and procedures
• Initiate and prepare nonconformance reports and provide to QA administrators
• Conduct internal audits as required
• Suggests new and improved methods for continuous improvement of the quality management system
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Position Qualifications

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability -Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy -Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral -Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Ethical -Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented -Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty / Integrity -Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative -Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment -The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Responsible -Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Reliability -The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Working Under Pressure -Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Time Management -Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.

Physical Demands

Must be able to consistently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50-75 lbs. This is a physically active job. That requires vision, average sight, touch, and MUST be able to wear PPE.

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (required)

Experience

1 plus years of experience in Inspection

Benefits

• Compensation Range $16.90 to $ 19.60 per hour (DOE) + Shift Differential
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401k with a Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• 8 Holidays and 1 Floater Holiday
• On-the-job training

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The majority of work is performed in a manufacturing setting.

Valence Surface Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Additionally, Valence Surface Technologies participates in the E-Verify program to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.

This position requires access to knowledge and technical data regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Valence Surface Technologies is required to verify that applicants meet ITAR requirements prior to employment for this role.