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Inspector Sr

The following describes in general terms the purpose and scope of the position. To ensure product compliance to all engineering drawings, specifications, procedures and customer purchase order requirements. Performs inspection functions associated with machined parts and assemblies per written inspection instructions and/or supervision direction.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our facility in Gardena, CA is a leading global supplier of large stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming of titanium, superplastic forming and complex fastened and welded assemblies.

Job Summary

+ Be team oriented with an understanding of continuous improvement initiatives

+ Understand and use tools provided in trainings for problem solving, auditing, paint inspection, inspection tool usage, inspection tool calibration, blueprint and mylar reading, and understand GD&T requirements

+ Be familiar with and perform all inspection requirements specified on the traveler including but not limited to final, in-process and receiving inspection

+ Be familiar with and use inspection requirements

+ Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area

+ Perform other duties as assigned including leading projects and participation in project committees

Required Skills and Qualifications

+ Ability to be self-motivated, and perform work functions with no supervision.

+ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, or provide instructions to peers.

+ Ability to effectively present information to supervision and/or other employees of the organization, as well as customers and customer representatives.

+ Read and understand shop planning, and make suggestions of improvements for product flow.

+ Read and interpret blueprint callouts, and effectively explain interpretation to other departments or inspectors as required. Must have a thorough understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

+ Read and understand internal and customer specifications.

+ Utilize all common precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gages, as well as thickness & surface finish test instruments.

+ Perform and document first article inspections and results.

+ Ability to accurately utilize standard shop math such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and trigonometry in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

+ Ability to properly document non-conforming conditions utilizing the non-conformance system.

+ Ability to prepare product documentation packages and certifications.

Required Experience and Education

+ H.S. Diploma or GED

+ Minimum 10 years of aerospace quality assurance and/or aerospace manufacturing experience.

Base Compensation: USD 26.00 - 34.00 Paid Hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

268 E. Gardena Road

Gardena, California, 90248

United States