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Inspector III

Eaton
Eaton Salary
Camarillo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/24/2026
Eaton’s IS AER ITD division is currently seeking a Inspector III.

The hourly rate for this position is range of $29.00 to $36.00 per hour. The hours for this shift are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This role is responsible for performing and verifying visual, dimensional, electrical, mechanical, environmental and chemical, inspection functions relating to source, first article, receiving, in process, final and test operations using company or customer supplied drawings, equipment and/or procedures.

Actively participating in collaboration with high-performance work teams in continuous improvement in the different processes that may be required, among others, follow up Eaton policies.

Reports to the Quality Supervisor or designated authority. Responsible for performing in-process and/or incoming dimensional and visual inspections of hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and mechanical component parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies as required.

Essential Functions

  • Reviews and approves inspection/test data
  • Able to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and procedures
  • Inspects (Incoming and/or in-process) are highly complex; closed tolerance aerospace precision machined components and/or assemblies visually and dimensionally for conformance to manufacturing drawings, quality control specifications and supplier/customer requirements. Other duties and/or responsibilities may be performed as part of cross-training or employee development plans.
  • Responsible for review and acceptance of paperwork and documentation used in the acceptance of product.
  • Responsible for producing necessary manual or computer-generated inspection reports to accept or reject products.
  • Inspection involves using precision measurement equipment such as, but not limited to, calipers, micrometers, pin gages, thread plugs, thread ring gages, thread gages, surface plates, spring tester, optical comparator, surface plate, and CMM.
  • Possesses in-depth understanding of geometrical tolerancing and dimensional measurements per ASME Y14.5.
  • Possesses minimum of 3-5 years of experience in first article inspection of highly complex, close tolerance aerospace products.
  • Performs inspection on surface plates using complex inspection layout equipment.
  • Operates Coordinate Measuring Machines during the performance of inspections (or have a strong working knowledge of CMM capability).
  • Witnesses and/or performs dimensional inspection on highly complex; closed tolerance machined components and tooling at suppliers (Source Inspection).
  • Maintenance of inspection records in accordance with company procedures
  • Generate and assist in the corrective/preventive action process
  • Understand and support the Quality Management System
  • Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned by leadership
  • Support company quality manual and AS9100 requirements to maintain compliance.


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience in mechanical inspection of highly complex, close tolerance aerospace products.
  • No relocation is offered for this position. Only candidates who reside within a 50-mile radius of the Camarillo, CA facility will be considered.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
  • This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with nondestructive inspection and imaging techniques, such as CT scanning and X-ray/radiographic imaging.
  • Experience in hands on repair and maintenance skills.
  • Able to work in various settings, including plumbing, electrical and industrial building in a high precision manufacturing environment.
  • Physical strength and dexterity to lift, move and handle equipment.
  • Construction skills, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and welding.
  • Knowledge or experience inspecting various types of materials (e.g., aluminum, alloy, titanium, stainless steel, etc.).
  • Knowledge or experience inspecting aerospace products with coatings (e.g., anodizing, cadmium plating, chromium plating, nickel plating, zinc plating, passivation, etc.).
  • College or ASQ (American Society for Quality) certification a plus.
  • Experience working in FAA environment. Basic knowledge of DFAR and Nadcap requirements.


Additional Information

Individual Contributor Competencies:

  • Possesses Effective Communication Skills
  • Demonstrates a Collaborative Style
  • Makes Decisions/Solves Problems
  • Promotes and Champions Change
  • Pursues Personal Development


Other Competencies

  • Strong ethics and professional presence required.
  • Sense of urgency
  • Proactive and organized.
  • Team player


We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Salary : $29 - $36

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