Quality Control Inspector (Mechanical / Aerospace)

The Quality Control Inspector measures and visually inspects components to ensure full compliance with design specs, internal standards, and customer requirements. Working under company procedures and using approved forms, you will generate inspection records, conduct shop audits, and maintain product quality across manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Auditing

• Perform 1st piece off dimensional/visual inspections on machined parts.
  

• Conduct in-process sample inspections on forged and machined materials.
  

• Perform weekly shop audits across machine centers (visual, dimensional, documentation).
  

• Complete AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) on standard forms or via Net-Inspect.
  

Documentation & Systems

• Record dimensional data using MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  

• Use company ERP software to track Work-in-Process (WIP).
  

• Track and manage inspection gages in the company Calibration software.
  

• Review manufacturing/rework instructions, special process POs, and certifications for completeness and accuracy.
  

Quality Control & Shipping Release

• Identify, segregate, and report nonconforming products via Nonconformance Reports (NCRs).
  

• Verify shipping parts against sales orders for correct part/package IDs, counts, and quality documentation.
  

• Authorize product release for packing and shipment.
  

• Escalate production/quality issues to Managers or Inspection Leads to prevent downstream delays.
  

• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Experience:
  

  • 1+ year hands-on mechanical inspection experience.
    

  • 1+ year GD&T inspection experience on machined components.
    

  • (No CMM experience required)
    

• Technical Skills:
  

  • Proficient in blueprint reading, customer specs, and manufacturing standards.
    

  • Intermediate MS Excel & Word skills (form creation/population); basic MS Outlook.
    

  • Strong shop math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, percentages).
    

• Communication & Work Ethic:
  

  • Proficient in reading and writing English; able to follow detailed verbal/written instructions and ask questions when needed.
    

  • Organized, methodical, self-starter, able to work with minimal direct supervision.
    

  • Strong team player with good interpersonal skills.
    

• Availability: Willing to work weekday overtime and occasional Saturdays.
  

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced shop math proficiency.
  

• Prior experience as a calibration technician.
  

• Experience creating/submitting FAIRs in Net-Inspect.
  

• Background in fluid fitting or threaded fastener manufacturing/inspection.
  

• Bilingual (English / Spanish).
  

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift/move up to 10 lbs; occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs.
  

• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth-perception vision, with focus-adjustment ability.
  

Position & Benefits Summary

• Job Type: Full-time (No less than 40 hours/week)
  

• Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday–Friday, Night shift, Overtime & Weekends as needed
  

• Pay: From $22.00 / hour
  

• Work Location: In person
  

• Supervisory Responsibilities: None
  

• Benefits: 401(k) + matching, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HSA, PTO, Retirement Plan, Flexible Schedule
  

1st shift - 6am - 3pm