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Costa Mesa,CA

582 Entry Level Quality Inspector jobs in Costa Mesa,CA

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Quality Inspector 1st Shift

Eaton Aerospace

Irvine, CA 92620

$29/hr
~ 15 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • Three years minimum experience in quality inspection in an aerospace environment
  • Relocation is not offered for this role
  • Candidates must reside within a 50 mile distance of the Irvine, CA facility (zip code 92618) to be considered
  • This position requires access to export-controlled information
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158
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Quality Inspector 3

Safran

Garden Grove, CA 92841

$26.92-$29.91/hr
~ 21 min Onsite

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 8+ years
  • Must possess ability to use precision measuring instruments
  • Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other technical literature
  • Fluent communication in English language
  • ITAR Controlled Position: Yes (U.S. citizenship/permanent residency required)
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Quality Inspector II- 1st Shift

Howmet Aerospace

Fullerton, CA 92831

$19.48-$32.53/hr
~ 30 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • 2+ years related quality experience or training in accordance with the defined skills training matrix progression, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Prior experience in a Quality Inspector
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Inspector - Level 2 Radiographic NDT / NDE 1

L3 Harris

Los Angeles, CA 90011

$33.14-$57.32/hr
~ 48 min OnsiteBilingual PreferredEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 800 hours of NDT/NDE experience.
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Quality Inspector II, Production Floor, Second Shift

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA 90805

~ 29 min Onsite

  • 2+ years of quality inspection experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment, supporting production hardware
  • Expert proficiency with precision hand tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gages)
  • Ability to collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to address inspection findings and quality issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform thorough inspections and ensure strict compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
  • Clear and effective communicator, capable of interfacing with inspectors, engineers, production personnel, and quality stakeholders
  • Hands-on experience with MRB processes, including identification, documentation, and disposition of non-conforming hardware, along with the ability to stand for extended periods on the production floor, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 25 lbs
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IP/QC Inspector 3 (2188)

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Irvine, CA 92620

$21.50-$25/hr
~ 15 min Onsite

  • A minimum of a high-school diploma or GED is required.
  • Work Experience: A minimum of 2-5 years' experience in composites manufacturing and procedures, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training.
  • The ability to conduct all job functions in English; read and comprehend correspondences, memos, and routine reports; interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, work instructions, test methods, and procedure manuals; calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, proportions, and percentages; apply concepts of basic algebra; write routine reports and correspondences; speak effectively before groups of employees; and complete tasks and assignments in a timely manner.
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
  • Math Skills: Must have ability to calculate, subtract, sum, average, fraction and percentage. Understand addition, subtraction, division. multiplication and percentage.
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Quality Inspector

DCX-CHOL Enterprises

Los Angeles, CA 90061

~ 48 min Onsite

  • Must have advanced ability to read drawings, specifications, acceptance test procedures.
  • Knowledge of connectors, electro-mechanical products and related manufacturing processes.
  • Visual and mechanical inspection methods.
  • Hands-on inspection experience using measurement devices such as microscope, calipers, micrometers and various basic measurement equipment.
  • Performance of first article inspection/test and data recording.
  • Familiar with Aerospace industry documentation, such as AS9102 inspection forms and standard military specifications
  • Workmanship standards per IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 experience desired.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in inspection of cable assemblies, and mechanical assemblies.
  • Must be proficient in using inspection equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, various gauges.
  • Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook desired.
  • Close vision, color, and depth perception.
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Quality Control Inspector II - 1st Shift - $25.20/hr.

Stryker

Irvine, CA 92620

$25.20/hr
~ 15 min Onsite

  • Onsite
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Interpret blueprints, specifications, and inspection instructions to verify product quality
  • Review and process Device History Records (DHRs) to ensure compliance with GMP and GDP requirements
  • Complete ERP system transactions related to inspections, quality documentation, and material dispositions
  • Identify, document, and process nonconforming materials, including initiating Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
  • Support quality objectives and team performance metrics while working to production forecasts and schedules
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects to enhance inspection processes
  • High School Diploma/ GED
  • Quality control experience
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QC Inspector 2

Integrated Polymer Solutions

Long Beach, CA 90808

~ 29 min OnsiteBilingual PreferredHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 2-4+ years of inspection experience, preferably within an aerospace manufacturing environment
  • Experience inspecting manufactured components to drawings, specifications, and inspection instructions
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements
  • Ability to properly use standard inspection tools and measuring equipment
  • Working knowledge of aerospace quality requirements and inspection practices
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in English; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through
  • Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and other internal teams
  • Must be available to work overtime and weekends as business needs require
  • Experience with Receiving inspection in accordance with applicable aerospace and customer requirements, including D1-4426 where required
  • In-process inspection of rubber and/or elastomeric components
  • First Article Inspection in accordance with AS9102
  • Final inspection of rubber and/or elastomeric components
  • Standard inspection and measuring equipment
  • Blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation
  • Ability to operate required inspection and testing equipment
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
  • This position requires access to information subject to ITAR; U.S. person status as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) is required
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QC Inspector

Curtiss-Wright

Brea, CA 92821

~ 28 min OnsitePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 3+ years of hands-on machine shop inspection experience required.
  • Knowledge and experience within the field of Quality (ISO, Gage Calibration, Metrology, GD&T;).
  • Ability to use inspection equipment; such as: Surface Plate, Height Gage, Comparator, Hand tools, Attribute gages, etc.
  • Ability to perform detailed review of documentation/certification to requirements.
  • Ability to read and interpret blue prints.
  • Liquid Penetrant Examination experience
  • Experience with Keyence measuring equipment
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