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Quality Control Inspector II at Zone 5 Technologies

Paso Robles, California, United States; San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaFull-timeQualityPosted 23 days ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p>At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.</p> <p>We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here.</p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto">The&nbsp;Quality Control Inspector&nbsp;II&nbsp;independently inspects aerospace hardware and exercises judgment to accept or reject product in accordance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards. Inspectors are authorized to perform inspections only within the inspection environments for which they are certified.&nbsp;Tasks and responsibilities expected for this role include those captured by lower role specific levels.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This role involves working closely with engineers,&nbsp;production technicians, and operations teams to support&nbsp;multiple programs and value streams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key&nbsp;Responsibilities:&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Independently inspect production hardware within assigned qualification areas, including:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Avionics:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;Complex wire harnesses, continuity verification, PCBA inspection per IPC standards</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Mechanical / Structures:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;Precision machined components, composite structures, and additive parts</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and basic GD&amp;T</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Perform in-process and final inspections</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Initiate and document nonconformances (NCRs)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Communicate inspection results to production and quality teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support first article inspections&nbsp;and&nbsp;process/procedure feasibility studies&nbsp;under guidance</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain accurate inspection records and traceability</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities&nbsp;(Level I):</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Perform visual and basic dimensional inspections on production hardware within assigned qualification areas, including:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Avionics</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">: Wire harness assemblies, connectors, routing, labeling, and PCBA visual workmanship.&nbsp; Familiar with WHMA cable inspection, use of electrical and microscope test equipment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Mechanical / Structures</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">: Machined metallic parts, composite components, and additively manufactured parts.&nbsp; Familiar with GD&amp;T principles and ASMEY 14.5</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Fulfills inspection plan criteria and assists with QI buyoffs in Working Instructions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Use basic inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical aids)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Accurately document inspection results and observations</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Identify and report potential nonconformances</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Maintain FOD, cleanliness, and safety standards</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;<br><br></span></li> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Comply with AS9100 and internal quality system requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications:&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">2–4 years aerospace or high-reliability inspection experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency in print reading and basic GD&amp;T</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="18" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with IPC workmanship standards (for avionics) and dimensional inspection methods (for mechanical)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="32" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated ability to work independently</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay range for this role</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$27.90</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$33.20 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>What's in it for you:</strong></p> <p>Benefits:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Competitive total compensation package&nbsp;</li> <li>Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.</li> <li>401k with company-match&nbsp;</li> <li>4 weeks of paid time off each year</li> <li>12 annual company holidays</li> </ul> <p>Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?</p> <ul> <li>Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of defense and aerospace.</li> <li>Collaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.</li> <li>Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.</li> </ul> <p>If you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies team!&nbsp;</p> <p><em>In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. </em></p> <p><em><span data-teams="true">Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify:&nbsp;<a id="menur1c92" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.e-verify.gov" target="_blank">https://www.e-verify.gov</a>.</span></em></p></div>

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