Receiving Inspector (Commercial Aircraft Parts)

Does working for the leader in the Aerospace industry sound like the professional challenge you are seeking? KAPCO|VALTEC (Kirkhill Aircraft Parts Company) is an employee-owned company that distributes expendable, machined parts used in the maintenance and repair of commercial aircraft.

KAPCO|VALTEC offers significant opportunities for career growth and advancement. Everyone here wears many hats and gets exposed to a variety of challenges. You'll be working with an award-winning team of top-tier talent with an impressive track record of success and achievement.

We are currently seeking a full-time Receiving Inspector for our Brea, CA office to perform timely and accurate receiving inspection activities on the majority of products, including all rubber and some metal products, to ensure full compliance to product requirements. 

Below are more specifics on the duties and requirements of the job, what KAPCO|VALTEC can offer you, and the application procedures to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:Perform all aspects of receiving inspection activities, including visual and dimensional inspections, on a majority of product material types, including all rubber and some metal products, per departmental procedures, requirements and specifications.
Verify material certifications and technical requirements for adherence to material parameters and resolve any discrepancies between planners, material and approved sources.
Assist in the resolution of non-conformances received from vendors
Perform/generate first article reports for assigned product types.
Perform administrative and technical tasks required for the timely completion of the calibration of all inspection equipment.
Work on project-based activities as assigned by the department manager.
Perform other duties as required by the team lead or management.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED and additional vocational courses or technical training in areas such as blueprint reading, CMM and usage, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and calibration concepts/techniques

Experience Requirements
2-3 years of experience in quality receiving inspection for aircraft/aerospace parts

Specific Industry or Job-Related Knowledge Required
-Knowledge of aircraft/aerospace industry and customer product specifications
-Experience working with multiple quality systems standards including ISO, AS, customer and regulatory requirements
-Knowledgeable in inspection techniques and inspection tools usage

Computer Skills
Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite applications including Word and Excel

Proficiency with Tools, Equipment, and Machines
Inspection tools/machines (comparator, depth gauge, gauge blocks, compass, thread gauges, etc.) as well as general office equipment (computer, scanner, copier, etc.)

Physical Ability
Sufficient physical abilities including standing, sitting, reaching, walking, etc. to perform inspection activities on a wide variety of parts varying in size and shape and the ability to lift up to 25lbs on a regular basis throughout the day.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
At KAPCO|VALTEC, we recognize people as our most valuable asset.  Accordingly, we strive to compensate our employees with competitive salaries and wages and an excellent, comprehensive selection of benefits.  Our current benefit programs include: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage;
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care;
Employee stock ownership;
401(k) retirement savings plans;
Educational reimbursements;
Life, disability, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurance; as well as
Paid sick time, vacation, and company holidays. 

Our employees also currently enjoy semi-annual profit-sharing bonuses, advancement opportunities, and a host of other perks such as picnics, barbeques, and parties.

CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
KAPCO|VALTEC has been able to sustain itself as an industry leader through its unwavering commitment to a variety of core organizational values.  These values guide us to promote the best interests of our employees and our customers in everything that we do.  Our people, our policies, our procedures, our goals and initiatives, our conduct, and our decisions are all focused on promoting outstanding service, superior quality, fair and ethical behavior, accountability, open and honest communication, and strategic, smart, competitive business practices. 

The culture of our organization reflects the genuineness of our commitment to these values as is demonstrated by our impressive records of high employee morale and longevity, solid customer satisfaction and retention, and sustained organizational growth and profitability. 

At KAPCO|VALTEC you will find talented, accessible leaders and a positive, professional, close-knit staff with a vested interest in the continuing success of our organization.

DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
KAPCO|VALTEC proudly supports Affirmative Action.  We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity.  We will also make all reasonable efforts to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for employment and, if hired, to perform essential job duties.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Qualified individuals who wish to be considered for this position may use the Apply Online feature of the monster website or apply in person at 3120 E. Enterprise Street in Brea, CA 92826. 

Employee benefits subject to eligibility requirements and change. Offers of employment contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation and drug screening test. All employment is “At-Will.â€�  Drug-free work environment. All resumes are held in confidence. Must be eligible to work in this country.

Find out more about our organization by visiting us on the web at www.kapcovaltec.com.