Inspector
Company: PRINCETON TOOL INC
Location: Valencia
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Princeton Precision
Group: Always Advancing. Each business unit under the PPG portfolio
has been deliberately selected for their ability to support their
customers, lead their industry, and provide high quality products.
Your journey with us is more than just a job. It is an opportunity
to support the manufacturing of critical hardware to key defense
programs, supporting missions to space and providing access for
global travel. Join us in the journey! We are actively seeking an
experienced and dedicated Inspector to join and grow in the PPG
organization. The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing
incoming, in-process, and final inspections of aerospace and
defense components. This role supports CNC, EDM, and related
machining operations to ensure all parts meet engineering drawings,
customer specifications, and applicable quality standards prior to
shipment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and
comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where requirements
may evolve. Highlights and Benefits Quarterly profit-sharing bonus;
eligible upon hire Paid time off 401(k) with company match Paid
holidays Tuition / professional development reimbursement Health,
dental, and vision insurance Optional HSA with company contribution
Short-term disability, long term disability, and life insurance at
no cost Limitless opportunity for advancement Requirements: Inspect
raw materials, castings, forgings, and customer-supplied product
upon receipt Verify material certifications, traceability, and
purchase order requirements Identify and document nonconforming
material; initiate NCRs as required Communicate issues promptly to
Quality, Engineering, and Purchasing Perform in-process inspections
at defined operations to verify dimensional and visual requirements
Work closely with machinists and programmers to resolve issues
early Verify first article setups and critical characteristics
Document inspection results per shop procedures and customer
requirements Perform final inspection of completed parts prior to
shipping Verify drawing compliance, revision level, and special
process requirements Review routers, inspection records, and
certifications for completeness Approve parts for shipment and
ensure proper identification and packaging Interpret engineering
drawings, GD&T, and specifications Use precision measuring
equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gages, indicators, CMM or
optical systems if applicable) Maintain accurate inspection records
in ERP or quality systems Support AS9100 / customer audit
activities as needed Follow all safety, quality, and configuration
control requirements Knowledge, skills, and abilities 5 years of
inspection experience in a precision machining or aerospace
environment Strong ability to read and interpret engineering
drawings and GD&T Experience with incoming, in-process, and
final inspection activities Proficient with standard mechanical
inspection tools Familiarity with aerospace documentation and
traceability requirements Ability to work independently and
communicate clearly with production teams Experience in a prototype
or R&D machine shop environment is a plus Working knowledge of
airfoil features is a plus but not required Experience inspecting
CNC-machined and EDM components Basic CMM operation or optical
inspection experience Knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap flow-down, or
prime customer requirements
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