Manufacturing Quality Inspector
Job Description
Job Description
J & K Manufacturing Inc. is a family-owned aerospace company using state of the art equipment to produce high precision machined parts. We are located in Paramount, CA and have been serving our customers since 1978. We are proud of our long-standing customer relationships and strong workplace culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and growth. If you are ready to be part of a solid company that is deeply invested in your long term success, come join our team!
**These positions will support an aerospace/defense customer account that requires United States citizenship.
We are currently hiring two (2) Quality Inspectors. This position ensures products, processes, and services consistently meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of vendor-supplied products prior to warehousing/inventory/shipping
- Assist with the development and/or modification of quality inspection, testing, and evaluation methods and procedures
- Identify, contain, and process suspect and non-conforming materials
- Maintain records of quality checks and testing
- Perform RMA tasks including but not limited to receiving, sorting, testing, detailed tracking, issuing replacements, scrapping, and boxing any returned parts and materials
- Maintain records of first article inspections. Generate First Article Inspection Report (FAIR)
- Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities such as PPAP, control plans, and dimensional inspections
- Support Engineering in determining product disposition
- Maintain the calibration system, ensuring all equipment is properly calibrated
- Support, participate in, and contribute to continuous improvement activities
- Prepare simple reports and present findings to leadership
- Participate in root cause analysis and resolving problems as needed
- Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area
- Performs other related responsibilities as needed or requested by management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience as a Quality Inspector or Quality Technician
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal direct supervision
- Ability to use sound judgment to determine disposition
- Ability to follow procedures and work independently
- Ability to read basic blueprint dimensioning
- Experience using geometric measuring tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Experience drafting reports and collecting data
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods in a warehouse environment with varying noise levels and temperature conditions.
- Perform significant movements involving the wrists, hands, and fingers, particularly during tasks such as handling tools, or managing warehouse equipment.
- Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Required vision: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus is required for tasks such as inspecting parts, reviewing documentation and reading detailed information.
WORK SCHEDULE:
We observe a 4/10 alternative work schedule. We work four 10-hour days totaling 40 hours and have every Friday off.
First Shift Schedule: 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday. Flexibility to work overtime on Fridays 5:00 AM to 1 PM as needed.
J&K Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.