Manufacturing Quality Inspector

AppleOne; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Inspector for a direct hire role in the Canoga Park, CA area, with assignments near Simi Valley and Chatsworth.

You will inspect precision machined metal components used in aerospace and defense, performing dimensional, visual, receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and AS9100 standards.

Qualifications

• Perform hands-on dimensional inspection of precision machined metal components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and tolerances.
• Document inspection findings and non-conformances accurately.
• Support AS9100 quality standards and NCR processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional, visual, receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Verify conformance to drawings, specs and tight tolerances.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges and surface plates.
• Document inspection results and maintain records for NCR/FAI.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

AS9100 familiarity

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

Surface plates

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Inspector for a direct hire opportunity with a growing aerospace manufacturing environment in the Canoga Park, CA area, with opportunities also associated with nearby Simi Valley and Chatsworth locations. This role is ideal for a quality professional with hands‑on experience inspecting precision machined metal components used in aerospace and defense applications. As a Manufacturing Quality Inspector, you will play a key role in supporting product quality, compliance, and on‑time production by performing dimensional, visual, receiving, in‑process, and final inspections. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, team‑oriented manufacturing setting where quality is highly valued, leadership is supportive, and skilled inspectors can continue building a long‑term career in aerospace manufacturing. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence using precision measuring tools, and the ability to work with tight tolerances, engineering drawings, AS9100 standards, and inspection documentation.

Must have proven, hands‑on experience in metal fabrication or manufacturing within the last two years, specifically in a similar role.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional, visual, receiving, in-process, and final inspections on aerospace machined metal components.
• Inspect intricate parts and assemblies to verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and tight tolerance requirements.
• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and surface plates.
• Support First Article Inspection, FAI, activities and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Document inspection results, identify non‑conformances, and support NCR processes as needed.
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, and engineering teams to support AS9100 quality standards.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Pay range: $27 to $32 per hour, depending on experience.
• Full-time aerospace manufacturing position.
• 1st shift available: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
• 2nd shift available: Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
• Location: Simi Valley and Chatsworth, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Perform hands‑on dimensional inspection of precision machined metal components.
• Support receiving, in-process, final, and First Article Inspection requirements.
• Document inspection findings, non‑conformances, and quality records accurately.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerance requirements.
• 3 to 5 years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing, preferably aerospace manufacturing.
• Proven hands‑on experience in metal fabrication or manufacturing within the last two years in a similar role.
• Experience inspecting machined metal components with tight tolerances.
• Strong proficiency with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, surface plates, and related inspection tools.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards and NCR processes.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• ITAR eligible, meaning U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Ability to pass background and drug screening.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced production manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing quality inspection experience.
• Experience supporting First Article Inspection documentation.
• Strong understanding of tight tolerance machining and precision metal components.
• Prior experience working in an AS9100‑regulated manufacturing environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E‑Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.