Quality Inspector Technician

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Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Quality Inspector Technician in Rancho Cordova, California. This role involves inspecting and ensuring the quality of high-power microwave components for aerospace and defense applications. Candidates should have extensive inspection experience and technical knowledge.

The compensation range is $49,300 - $65,700 per year, with decisions made based on experience and qualifications.

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Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in quality control or inspection.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Strong communication skills to discuss inspection findings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and ensure quality control of components.
• Perform sampling and testing of materials.
• Write reports of findings and document inspection results.
• Notify supervisors of production problems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Knowledge of inspection processes

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

Vocational or Technical Certificate

Associate’s Degree in related field

Tools

Measuring instruments (rulers, calipers)

Quality control software

Job description

Quality Inspector Technician

Inspect and ensure quality control of high power microwave components and systems for aerospace and defense applications

Location: Rancho Cordova, California, United States

Compensation: $49,300 - $65,700 USD / year

About The Role

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

A business unit of Teledyne Microwave Solutions, is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of broadband high‑power helix Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs), TWT Amplifiers (TWTAs), and Solid State High Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) from 10 MHz to 44 GHz, for top performance in the stringent fixed and mobile environments used in today’s ECM, radar and communications markets. Our state‑of‑the‑art products are found on nearly all major EW, Radar, and Communication platforms of the United States and its allies throughout the world. Under limited supervision, performs product inspection and/or audits of quality control programs. Performs sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials and packaging line and manufacturing inspections. Inspects and tests product manufactured or processed by suppliers to ensure conformance to requirements and specifications. Identifies material and processes as conforming or nonconforming. Writes reports of findings for review. Enters required data into system. Tasks may include complex and/or non‑routine assignments. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Analyze and interpret drawings, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required.
• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications which may include mechanical, electrical and/or chemical inspections.
• Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems, and assist in identifying and correcting these problems.
• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products, and recommend necessary corrective actions.
• Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
• Mark items with details such as grade or acceptance‑rejection status.
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
• Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.
• Prepare first‑article reports and enter required data into computer.
• Document inspection findings and complete rejection reports.
• Ensure raw materials, in‑process and finished products meet company standards.
• May apply approval or rejection labels to bulk raw materials once analytical data is evaluated.
• May assess draft and final label copy, utilizing knowledge of labeling regulations.
• Minimize down time by reducing production rework and recalls.
• Follow established process/procedures for discarding or rejecting products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.

Other duties as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Vocational or Technical Certificate, or college degree (Associate’s Degree) in related or specialized field; 10+ years of experience, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience in a directly related field.

Salary Range

$49,300.00 - $65,700.00

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.