A Quality Inspector inspects and evaluates products according to company quality control standards. Inspects goods or packaging in a production or manufacturing facility.
Gardena, CA Job Details Full-time $27 - $32 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Quality assurance experience within aerospace industry Computer operation Welding inspection Computer literacy High school diploma or GED American Welding Society (AWS) standards Quality control experience within aerospace industry Compliance documentation Computer skills Production process auditing Production documentation AS9100 Audit support
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401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance About the role We manufacture precision aerospace hardware under AS9100 and NADCAP welding accreditation. This Level 2 inspector works independently on incoming, in-process, and final inspection across all products and processes in our shop—machined parts, fabrications, assemblies, and weldments. Strong welding inspection skill is required, including
AWS D17.1
Class A and NADCAP documentation readiness. Responsibilities Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on all parts produced or processed in our operations (machined, fabricated, assembled, and welded) Read and apply blueprints, weld symbols, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) Inspect
AWS D17.1
Class A welds: pre-weld (fit-up, cleanliness, joint prep), in-process (procedure compliance, preheat/interpass), and post-weld (profile, undercut, porosity, cracks, and other Class A discontinuities) Verify welded work against qualified WPS/PQR and current welder qualifications Complete First Article Inspections (FAI) and AS9102 packages Identify and document nonconformances; support NCR/MRB and re-inspection Maintain complete, traceable inspection records (travelers, WPS, welder ID, consumable heat/lot, results, and stamp) Support NADCAP welding audits (AC7110 / AC7110/5) by preparing packages and walking auditors through evidence Use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, comparators, etc.) Work with production to catch issues early on the floor Required qualifications High school diploma or GED 3+ years quality inspection in aerospace or defense manufacturing Experience inspecting both precision machined/fabricated parts and fusion welds to
AWS D17.1
Class A Hands-on experience in a NADCAP-accredited welding environment supporting audits and inspection documentation Ability to work independently as a Level 2 inspector Basic computer skills; U.S. person (ITAR) Meet vision requirements; able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25-40 lbs Preferred AWS CWI or
CAWI NDT
Level II (VT, PT, and/or MT)
AS9102 FAI
experience Prior NADCAP audit support as inspection/quality contact Bilingual English/Spanish
