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Quality Inspector, Aerospace Machine Shop

Onsite · Los Angeles, California
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

You will inspect aerospace and military defense machine shop parts using micrometers and calipers, ensuring they meet rigorous quality control standards. You will join a specialized team of 6-8 members within a growing aerospace machine shop, collaborating with other departments to maintain high-quality output. The role offers significant opportunities for career advancement as the company expands its orders. You will own the quality assurance process for precision parts in a fast-paced, onsite environment in Long Beach, CA.

What You'll Do6

  • 1Inspect aerospace and military defense machine shop parts using micrometers and calipers.
  • 2Ensure all parts meet quality control standards and specifications.
  • 3Collaborate with other departments to maintain high-quality standards across the board.
  • 4Read and interpret blueprints to verify part dimensions and tolerances.
  • 5Document inspection results and communicate findings to the quality team.
  • 6Support the quality department's independent operation while coordinating with production teams.

Requirements6

  • 13+ years of experience as a Quality Inspector in an aerospace company.
  • 2Proficiency in using micrometers and calipers.
  • 3Strong understanding of quality control processes.
  • 4Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • 5Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • 6Ability to work effectively within a small team of 6-8 members.

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationLos Angeles, California

Required Skills

micrometerscalipersblueprint readingmicrosoft wordmicrosoft excel
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