Quality Inspector 1st Shift

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Quality Inspector 1st Shift at our Irvine, CA facility. The Irvine facility has approximately 150 employees and is the Headquarters for Eaton Aerospace. This site makes the parts that bring jet fuel to and through thousands of aircraft every day.

The hourly rate for this position is $29.00 per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. In addition to pay, we offer day 1 benefit eligiblity, to medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k with company match, paid parental leave for all, and more! Check out our full benefits here: Eaton Benefits

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

This role reports to the Quality Manager or designated authority. Responsible for performing receiving, in-process and/or final dimensional and visual inspections of component parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies as required.

In This Function You Will

• Inspects (receiving, in-process and final) aerospace component parts, sub-assemblies 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 plan.
• Responsible for review and acceptance of paperwork and documentation used in the acceptance of product.
• Responsible to produce necessary manual or computer generated inspection reports to accept or reject products.
• Inspection involves using measurement equipment such as, but not limited to, calipers, micrometers, pin gages, thread plugs, thread ring gages, surface plates, and optical comparator.
• Completes data processing move transactions as required.
• Possesses basic understanding of geometrical tolerancing and dimensional measurements per ASME Y14.5.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of AQL sampling selection per internal procedures or ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 or as directed by customers.
• Possesses minimum of three years of experience in first article inspection reports per AS9102.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of acceptance test procedures (ATP), acceptance test reports (ATR), job travelers (process plans), pick lists, drawings, procedures, C of Cs, chemical & physical analysis reports, and test reports.
• Experience working in FAA environment.
• In-depth knowledge of DFAR and Nadcap requirements.
• Basic knowledge of customers’ DQCR/DSQR programs and website portals.
• Evaluates and adheres to all flowed down contractual (internal and external) requirements of customer purchase orders, suppliers purchase orders for commercial and/or military products.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 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. Active Duty military are exempt from the geographical requirement
• 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.
  
  
  

Preferred

• 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
  
  
  

Position Criteria

• Quality/Quantity - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner
• Safety and Security - Follows safety procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Treats colleagues, suppliers, internal, and external customers with respect; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Organizational Support – Follows all policies and procedures; upholds organizational values. Must be highly motivated and committed to high quality standards.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine documentation. Ability to speak clearly and effectively with Manager/Supervisor, coworkers, customers, suppliers, etc.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Computer Skills - Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), internet, etc.
  
  
  

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