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Assistant First Article Inspector Jobs in California

QC Inspector

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Experience with machined components in all phases of inspection, including receiving, first article, and final inspection. * 1 year of hands-on experience operating CMM equipment. * Proven experience ...

Support First Article Inspections (FAI) by collecting and documenting required data. * Participate in Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R) studies as directed. * Assist with special ...

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Quality Inspector

San Jose, CA · On-site

$29 - $32/hr

Building on the Quality Inspector role, the Inspector leads First Article Inspections (FAI), root ... Perform inspections to meet quality standards. * Assist with FAI and document findings. * Identify ...

... * Assist with the development and/or modification of quality inspection, testing, and evaluation ... Maintain records of first article inspections. Generate First Article Inspection Report (FAIR)

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES: · Inspect first article, in-process and final machine shop parts, Sub-assembly components and Molding parts. · Inspect outside processing materials. · Inspect and test rotary ...

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Inspector Senior

Irvine, CA · On-site

$27 - $38/hr

You will impact product quality and production flow by supporting first article and final ... Support special process witness and sign-off requirements and assist with customer/government ...

You will impact product quality and production flow by supporting first article and final ... Support special process witness and sign-off requirements and assist with customer/government ...

The machinist will operate CNC equipment, support setups, edit programs as needed, adjust machining processes, perform first article/self-inspection, and work from blueprints in a precision aerospace ...

Perform visual and dimensional inspections for receiving, in process, final and first article ... Must have the ability to clearly write nonconformance reports and assist in corrective actions ...

Conduct First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102 * Review documentation to ensure completeness and compliance with company and customer requirements * Inspect finished products per ...

You perform first article inspections on tight-tolerance machined components * You verify dimensions using precision inspection equipment and GD amp;T principles * You identify and disposition non ...

... Assist with First Article Inspection (FAI) and GR&R studies • Follow Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and regulatory requirements Requirements: • High School Diploma required • 1-2 ...

You perform first article inspections on tight-tolerance machined components * You verify dimensions using precision inspection equipment and GD&T principles * You identify and disposition non ...

Document non-conforming materials and support NCR activities. * Assist with First Article Inspections (FAI), GR&R studies, and special inspection requests. * Support Quality Management System (QMS ...

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What is the difference between Assistant First Article Inspector vs Quality Control Inspector?

AspectAssistant First Article InspectorQuality Control Inspector
CredentialsHigh school diploma, training in inspection proceduresHigh school diploma, training or certification in quality control
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, assembly linesManufacturing facilities, inspection stations
Employer & IndustryAutomotive, aerospace, electronics industriesVarious manufacturing sectors including automotive, consumer goods
Primary FocusAssist in inspecting first articles for complianceInspect finished products for defects and quality standards

The Assistant First Article Inspector primarily supports the inspection of initial production samples to ensure they meet specifications, while the Quality Control Inspector performs ongoing inspections of finished products to maintain quality standards. Both roles require similar training but focus on different stages of the manufacturing process.

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QC Inspector

QC Inspector

CCS INC

Anaheim, CA • On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

6:00 AM – 2:30 PM PST
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED 
  • 2 years’ experience in a Quality Control environment.  
  • Experience with machined components in all phases of inspection, including receiving, first article, and final inspection.
  • 1 year of hands-on experience operating CMM equipment. 
  • Proven experience with manual inspection techniques and tools.
  • Experience with basic precision measuring instruments ( Micrometres, callipers, height gauges).
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) 
  • Experience with receiving inspection requirements including FA inspection is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Perform dimensional and visual inspections of machined components, assemblies, and finished products 
  • Experience with CMM Machines. Calypso Software
  • Working experience with high-precision measurements and first-article inspections (FAI).  
  • Manual inspections using micrometres, callipers, height gauges, and optical comparators.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T experience per ASME/ANSI standards.
  • Non-conformance reports (NCRs) and Inspection Report experience