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Aerospace Quality Inspector – FARO Arm Jobs in Anaheim, CA at ABC Sheet Metal
Aerospace Quality Inspector – FARO Arm
ABC Sheet Metal / Steeldyne Industries – Anaheim, CA
Pay: $35.00–$43.00 per hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Location: Anaheim, CA – near the 91 and 57 freeways
Position Summary
ABC Sheet Metal / Steeldyne Industries is seeking an experienced Aerospace Quality Inspector with hands-on FARO Arm or portable CMM inspection experience.
This is a hands-on, shop-floor inspection position. It is not a QC Supervisor or office-only quality role. You will personally perform dimensional inspections, portable CMM inspections, first article inspections, layouts, and final inspections on precision aerospace components.
The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of aerospace quality inspection experience in an AS9100/AS9100D manufacturing environment and experience inspecting both precision sheet metal and machined components.
What You’ll Do
- Perform receiving, in-process, first article, layout, and final inspections
- Inspect precision sheet metal, machined, formed, welded, fabricated, and assembled aerospace components
- Operate a FARO Arm, ROMER Arm, Hexagon Arm, or similar portable CMM system
- Perform dimensional layouts, CAD-to-part comparisons, tooling checks, fixture checks, and inspection reporting
- Complete and review AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), including Forms 1, 2, and 3
- Create, review, and verify ballooned drawings and characteristic accountability reports
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, customer specifications, purchase orders, and quality requirements
- Perform inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gages, bore gages, thread gages, indicators, pin gages, and surface plate equipment
- Document inspection results and maintain accurate inspection, traceability, and FAIR records
- Prioritize inspection work to support production schedules and first article requirements
- Work directly with machining, sheet metal, welding, engineering, production, and quality personnel to resolve inspection issues
- Identify and document nonconforming material
- Assist with NCRs, MRB activity, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions
- Support supplier source inspections and internal or customer audits as needed
- Follow AS9100D procedures and applicable customer quality requirements
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on aerospace quality inspection experience in an AS9100 or AS9100D manufacturing environment
- Experience inspecting both precision sheet metal and machined components
- Hands-on experience operating a FARO Arm, ROMER Arm, Hexagon Arm, or similar portable CMM
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
- Experience performing dimensional and visual inspection of tight-tolerance aerospace components
- Experience completing or reviewing AS9102 FAIRs, including Forms 1, 2, and 3
- Experience creating, reviewing, or verifying ballooned drawings and characteristic accountability reports
- Experience with receiving, in-process, first article, layout, and final inspection
- Proficiency with standard dimensional inspection tools and surface plate inspection methods
- Ability to accurately document inspection results and maintain product traceability
- Ability to work independently and personally perform inspections on the production floor
Preferred Qualifications
- Verisurf software experience
- Portable CMM programming or inspection-routine development experience
- Experience inspecting aerospace weldments, fabricated assemblies, tooling, and fixtures
- Supplier source inspection experience
- Experience with NCRs, MRB, CAPA, root cause, and corrective actions
- AS9100 internal audit experience
Compensation & Benefits
- $35.00–$43.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms.
About ABC Sheet Metal / Steeldyne Industries
ABC Sheet Metal / Steeldyne Industries is an AS9100D-certified aerospace manufacturer specializing in precision sheet metal, machined, welded, and fabricated assemblies for aerospace and defense customers.
This position is ideal for an experienced aerospace inspector who wants to remain hands-on, work directly with precision components, and support both production and quality requirements.
Apply
Please submit a current resume that clearly shows your experience with:
- AS9100 or AS9100D aerospace inspection
- FARO Arm, ROMER Arm, Hexagon Arm, or similar portable CMM equipment
- Precision sheet metal and machined-component inspection
- GD&T and blueprint interpretation
- AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports
Pay: $35.00 – $43.00 per hour
Experience:
- FARO ARM or similar CMM Arm: 3 years (Required)
- Metal Inspection: 5 years (Preferred)
- AS9102 Forms: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Aerospace Quality Inspector – FARO Arm
Company: ABC Sheet Metal
Location: Anaheim, CA
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