Quality Assurance Inspector Los Alamitos, CA Posted: 1/9/2026
Job Description
Job ID#:
214910
Job Category:
Light Industrial/Manufacturing
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Duration:
DH
Positions Available:
2
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Quality Assurance Inspector to join a leading Company located in the Los Alamitos, CA surrounding area.
Salary:
1st shift: $47,840 - $52,000
2nd shift: $49,400 - $53,560
Responsibilities:
Determines the most practical inspection method and technique; plans the sequence of operation; selects precision measuring instruments and equipment to dimensionally inspect units.
Performs surface table inspections using standard positioning, measuring, and layout instruments and equipment.
Uses shop mathematics, decimals, and fractions in the performance of the work noted herein.
Conducts first article, receiving inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection assignments; visually and dimensionally inspects a wide variety of airframe parts and aerospace assemblies/components.
Witness the first piece part production and certifies acceptability; observes and performs in-process inspection during component build-up and sub-assembly stages; performs final assembly inspection and observes testing operations to assure quality, workmanship, and strict compliance with company, military space, and commercial specifications and standards.
Inspects incoming metallic and fiber materials, plastic and rubber compounds for correct formulation call-out, serialization, identification, cure date, and shelf life; verifies vendor and material certifications; checks heat codes, batch, and lot numbers to assure product tractability; certifies the proper mixing and blending of bonding agents and adhesives.
Inspects reinforced plastic and rubber products for delamination, blisters, porosity, bond, elasticity, gauge surface smoothness, and similar defects or characteristics.
Checks configuration and part dimensions with or without the aid of assembly check gauges, fixtures, and tooling.
Prepares shipping data package for non-metal (soft goods) components/assemblies in accordance with contractual requirements.
Monitors oven and cure processes and records temperature readings and dwell time; performs or observes pressurization and leak test using plant air, nitrogen, and helium.
Prepare rework tags, inspection reports, and documentation.
Coordinates rejection with MRB, engineering, and customer representatives for depositions and process refinement.
Assembles end item documentation for the review and acceptance of finished products.
Prepares and maintains history files, records, and reports.
This job description is not all-inclusive of all duties.
Other duties may be assigned.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
High School diploma or equivalent; Related AA or trade school degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years of related Quality Assurance inspection experience; experience must include interface with customer source representatives, government sources, internal departments, and senior management.
US Citizenship or permanent residency.
Desired Qualifications:
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred.
Experience working in an AS9100 production environment preferred.
Must be able to read and analyze engineering drawings and blueprints to determine requirements.
Must be proficient in the use of basic inspection tools, calipers, scales, height gauges, optical aids, micrometers, and GD&T.
Must have experience with production processes such as assembly, forming, tooling, welding (fusion & resistance), heat treating, andcleaning.
Must have experience with production machinery and equipment such as press forming, tube bending, and other fabrication.
Must have knowledge of metallic materials such as stainless steel, nickel, titanium, andaluminum.
Must have experience with composite materials and production processes such as elastomers, resins, and composite reinforcement material.
Must be familiar with AS9102 standards and software, and military specifications.
Experience using Net-Inspect standards and software preferred.
Experience must demonstrate the ability to direct the work activities of QC Inspectors I.
Must interface effectively across organizational levels.
Must have good organizational skills and maintain accurate, complete documentation.
Must be able to solve problems, including root cause and corrective actions.
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Must be proficient with the use of the Internet, MS Word/Outlook.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers