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QC Inspector Aerospace/Defense/Med

Pridestaff · pridestaff.com
PowayEntry level1+ yrs
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The job in short

Aerospace, defense and medical quality inspection.

Details

Found
15 d ago · posted 2026-09-19
Location
Poway, CALIFORNIA, US
Pay (as listed)
$26–$28 an hour

Full description

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced QC Inspector to support a precision manufacturing operation servingaerospace, defense, and medical-device customers. This position performs in-process and final inspectionsto verify manufactured components meet engineering drawings, customer specifications, and establishedquality requirements. This is a hands-on dimensional inspection position. The successful candidate must be comfortable usingprecision measuring equipment, reading engineering drawings, interpreting GD&T, documenting inspectionresults, and making objective accept/reject decisions. Shift 3:00 am - 1:00 pm Mon-Fri Train on 1st shift Key Responsibilities • Perform in-process dimensional inspections at key manufacturing stages according to the inspection plan. • Conduct final dimensional, visual, cosmetic, and functional inspections on completed parts. • Inspect manufactured components against engineering drawings and customer specifications. • Use precision measurement instruments including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges,go/no-go gauges, depth gauges, and surface plates. • Operate CMM equipment for complex geometries and GD&T verification when required. • Conduct load testing on structural assemblies according to program-specific procedures when assigned. • Accurately record measurement data in electronic quality/inspection systems. • Complete First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 when required. • Identify and reject nonconforming product and document defects through the NCR process. • Verify manufacturing travelers are complete and all required operations and inspections are documented. • Verify calibration status of inspection equipment before use and report due or overdue equipment. Required Qualifications • 1+ year of dimensional inspection experience in a manufacturing environment. • Proficiency using precision measurement tools, including calipers and micrometers. • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. • Working knowledge of GD&T symbols and tolerances. • Strong attention to detail and ability to make objective accept/reject decisions. • Comfort using digital systems for inspection data entry and record keeping. Preferred Qualifications • CMM operation or programming experience. • AS9102 First Article Inspection experience. • Previous aerospace, defense, or medical-device inspection experience. • Experience working in an AS9100 or ISO 9001 certified manufacturing environment. • Bilingual English/Spanish. Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $26.00 - $28.00

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