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Inspector

Howmet Aerospace
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
Summary

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Inspector inspects and tests machined and fabricated parts for defects, wear, and deviations from customer specifications. Use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities This is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) may and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

  • Partner with various operations (machining, forging and heat treating) to inspect parts and dies using a wide range of gauges and inspection devices.
  • Analyze and interpret blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required.
  • Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications
  • Record inspection or test data and quantities inspected
  • Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers
  • Analyze test data, making computations as necessary, to determine test results
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
  • Must be able to learn and follow company procedures and work instructions.
  • Maintains a safe and organized workstation; follows all company policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Basic Qualifications

  • Highschool diploma or equivalent GED.
  • Minimum of one year working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum of one year inspection experience using various inspection devices such as; CMM, Blue Light, gauges (calipers micrometers, etc.) and/or hardness testers .
  • 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.
  • This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience operating mobile equipment.
  • Basic computer knowledge. Proficiency with QPulse and Microsoft Office.
  • More than two years working in a manufacturing environment.

Language Skills

A bility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk quickly, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear in a load and hot environment. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch, and climb onto equipment. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Pay

$21- $23/ hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

Salary : $21 - $23

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