QUALITY INSPECTOR - 1ST SHIFT

Amtec Contract; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtec is seeking a QUALITY INSPECTOR for the 1st shift in Placentia, California. You will inspect parts, sub-assemblies, castings, and final products to verify alignment, dimensions, and functionality.

The role requires 3–5+ years in aerospace/defense production inspection, ability to read drawings, use CMMs and precision tools, and input data into a computer. Some overtime is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of production inspection experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing.
• Eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Inspects parts, sub-assemblies, castings, forgings, final products, and incoming stock to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Conducts first article inspections and final approvals of parts and tooling.
• Analyzes drawings and planning documents to determine inspection requirements.
• Performs mechanical inspections using precise tooling (CMMs, calipers, micrometers, surface plates).
• Records results and inputs data to support disposition decisions.

Skills

Production inspection experience

English proficiency

Reading drawings

CMM inspection

SPC knowledge

Measurement tools

Tools

CMMs

Calipers

Micrometers

Surface plates

Height gauges

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

QUALITY INSPECTOR - 1ST SHIFT

Location: Placentia, California 92870

Work schedule: 1st shift with LOTS of overtime

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 3-5+ years of production inspection experience in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment.
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and planning documents
• Must have extensive knowledge of inspection tools, surface plate layout techniques, drawing interpretation, caliper, micrometer and CMM skills (optional).
• Must have knowledge of SPC and be able to assist “B” Inspectors in problem solving.
• Must be able to use inspection and measuring tools.
• Must be able to prepare inspection reports and input data into a computer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs inspection of parts, sub-assemblies, castings, forgings, final products, and incoming raw stock, to determine conformance to alignment, contour, hardness, functionality, and dimensional specifications.
• Performs first article inspection and final approval of machine parts, tooling, castings, and forgings.
• Analyzes Engineering drawings, planning documents, and requirements to determine inspection and validation requirements.
• Performs mechanical inspections and validations using precise tooling (CMMs, surface plates, calipers, micrometers, height gages, etc.).
• Records inspection results on appropriate forms, inputs digital data in a format which leads to decisions on final disposition of discrepant parts.
• Maintains control of scrap parts.
• Supports the calibration of inspection tools.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally give directions to staff and understand responses.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms (keyboarding/data entry, dial phone, sort/gather, file, scan, copy documents).
• This position may alternate between a sedentary as well as mobile role at times in order to follow up with various departments in the company.
• This position would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand.
• Intermittent travel may be required by road and/or air to various clients/ vendors and/or subcontractors.
• Occasionally may include heavy lifting and moving of equipment 30+ pounds: overhead lifting, bouncing, prolong standing, twisting.

Company Description

We're not just a staffing company - we're a people company. At Amtec, we care about helping you reach your unique career goals. Since 1959, we’ve changed the lives of thousands of people for the better - people just like you. It’s our purpose to help you find meaningful work by matching your character, competence, and culture with an organization that truly values what you have to offer.