Quality Technician Fairbanks Morse Defense National City, CA Job Details Permanent | Full-time $30 - $36 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Inspection gauge Mechanical blueprint interpretation Measurement-based inspection ISO certification process Customer communication Customer service Test equipment calibration Military GD&T Inspection reporting and documentation Laboratory equipment calibration Quality reports High school diploma or GED Mechanical drawings Compliance documentation Mechanical quality control procedures Organizational skills Productivity software Quality audits Quality control records management Full Job Description Quality Technician National City, CA Full-Time Up to 75%

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Defense & Maritime Services Join a leading organization in the defense and maritime services industry supporting mission-critical aftermarket service operations. We are seeking a hands-on Quality Technician to help ensure maintenance, repair, overhaul, and field service work is completed safely, accurately, and in compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. This position is ideal for veterans, transitioning service members, and experienced quality professionals who thrive in operational environments and enjoy working directly alongside technicians and field personnel. Position Summary The Quality Technician provides direct quality support to aftermarket service teams in service shops, shipyards, and field locations. This role performs inspections, verifies documentation, maintains objective quality records, and supports first-time quality initiatives to ensure customer requirements are met. The successful candidate will be comfortable working where the work is performed, rather than in a laboratory environment. Responsibilities Work directly with service technicians in field and shop environments to ensure quality documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted on time. Perform and document hands-on inspections of products, components, and services using standard measurement and test equipment. Prepare inspection reports and maintain complete, traceable quality records. Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, quality standards, customer requirements, and procedures. Ensure measurement and test equipment is properly calibrated and suitable for inspection activities. Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Assist with internal and external audits and support

ISO 9001

Quality Management System requirements. Collaborate with operations, engineering, technicians, customers, and quality personnel to resolve quality concerns. Travel domestically and occasionally internationally to support customer projects and service activities. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of three years of hands-on experience as a Quality Technician, Quality Inspector, or closely related role in manufacturing, field service, shipyards, military, industrial, or service shop environments. Working knowledge of

ISO 9001

quality systems. Experience using measurement and test equipment and understanding calibration requirements. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, GD&T, and acceptance criteria. Experience preparing inspection reports, objective quality evidence, and quality documentation. Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ability to work safely in industrial, service shop, shipyard, and field environments. Ability to travel up to 75%. Important Qualification Requirement Candidates must possess practical, hands-on inspection experience in an operational environment. Laboratory-only inspection experience does not meet the minimum qualifications for this role. Preferred Qualifications Associate degree or technical education. ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) certification. Experience with mechanical and/or electrical systems. Military quality assurance, maintenance inspection, shipboard, propulsion, nuclear, aviation, or related technical experience. Citizenship Requirement Due to the nature of the work and customer requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to provide proof of citizenship. This position may involve access to information that is not releasable to foreign nationals. No Dual Citizenship. Compensation & Benefits Competitive pay Per diem provided while traveling Comprehensive benefits package Opportunities for career growth within the defense and maritime services industry Exposure to diverse field service, shipyard, and industrial projects Apply Today If you have hands-on quality inspection experience and are looking for an opportunity to support critical defense, marine, and industrial service operations, we'd like to hear from you. Veterans and transitioning military personnel are strongly encouraged to apply. #FMD2026

Pay:

$30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person