Quality Control Specialist Level I

Aluminum Precision Products; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 32,690; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life insurance

Generous Vacation Time

401k matching

ESOP Employee Profit Sharing

Job summary

Aluminum Precision Products is seeking a Quality Control Specialist in Santa Ana, CA. This role involves reviewing documentation and preparing certification packages for shipment. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage between $20.00 and $23.73 and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401k matching, and ESOP participation.

Qualifications

• Preferred previous experience in Quality Clerical or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must have strong attention to detail and high concentration.

Responsibilities

• Review shop travelers and certifications for completeness.
• Prepare certification packages for shipping.
• Check data for accuracy and compliance with requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

Related experience in quality clerical

Tools

MS Office Word

Excel

Job description

3333 W Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an international leader in manufacturing aluminum forgings. We offer you the opportunity to be a part of a globally recognized organization that enjoys an unparalleled reputation for quality. Here you’ll be challenged on a daily basis, tasked with solving problems, working with smart, energetic, and dedicated people with an opportunity to grow and learn.

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for reviewing shop travelers and certifications for completeness and preparing the certification packages to ship products to the customer.

Job Requirements:

• Gathering and reviewing documentation such as shop travelers and certifications for traceability and accuracy to prepare certification packages.
• Review information in the ERP system and verify due to ship dates and ship quantities for the purpose of preparing certification packages to ship products
• Generating packing lists and certificate of conformances in the company ERP and other data basis
• Access customer portals for the purpose of creating ASN labels for shipping products
• Checking data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with requirements
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Must be able to communicate and correspond with internal customers as well as external customers (freight carriers, forwarders, vendors, source inspectors and some customers) to provide inquiries and any order-related information in person, by phone or by email
• Work with various internal departments for data input and/or verification of data.

Skill Requirements:

• Preferred previous experience in Quality Clerical or equivalent experience in a related field that requires attention to details and/or multitasking.
• Knowledge of word processing tools (MS Office Word, Excel, etc.)
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• High level of ability to handle multiple tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to quickly and accurately type and enter data into various databases
• High level of concentration and strong work ethic
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to become independently certified for product release (eg AS13001 DPRV Cert) and prepare special process information for First Article Inspection reports (eg AS9102 Form 2) in at least one APP facility

In lieu of the above, any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the competencies, abilities, and skills may be considered at the Company’s discretion.

This position may require access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Why work for APP?

• Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee
• Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children
• Generous Vacation Time
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year’s)
• Sick Time
• Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results)
• 401k (Company matches up to 4%)
• ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)

Compensation: $20.00 - $23.73 an hour. This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

APP is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Company and we are committed to the long term growth of our organization and employees. We offer an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k plan.

APP, Inc. engineers and manufactures certain products that are considered ITAR-controlled items under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Consistent with ITAR, any position at APP, Inc. that involves work with the engineering or manufacturing functions of the Company may only be filled by a candidate who is (i) a citizen of the United States, or (ii) a person who has been accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant in accordance with the immigration laws. Are you a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person? (U.S. Person = a natural person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).)

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3333 W Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA