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Weld Inspector

Canoga Park, California
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

L3Harris – Aerojet Rocketdyne is seeking a Weld Inspector to work at the Canoga Park Facility in California which produces large and small propulsion components and systems for NASA, Military and Commercial contracts. The Factory supports production across two shifts on a 9/80 schedule.  The Weld Inspector is responsible for visual verification of weld requirements for all programs, is part of a team of inspectors whom participate on NWT with the Operations staff.  Inspection responsibilities are supported by standard work and procedures. The inspection team is accountable to a Quality Manager

Essential Functions:

  • Read and interpret manufacturing standard drawing and weld symbols to ensure accuracy of weldment to drawing requirement.
  • Create non-conformance reports for inspection results. Work directly with Production and Fabrication shop to provide required defect details.
  • Work with factory planning software suites similar to SAP or Maestro and general use of Microsoft Office for communications and documentation.
  • Read Calipers and general use similar dimensional equipment, as well as using borescopes for internal inspections.
  • Identify problems and issues and work to achieve operational targets within job area by helping to develop solutions and resolve issues.
  • Determine or assist in determining methods and procedures necessary for inspection. 
  • Daily assignments require independent/individual judgement.
  • Communicate with process and product experts on matters that may require obtaining or providing information to conclude explanation or interpretation of results.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior Weld process experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with a variety of weld processes, manual and automated, including TIG, Robotic and Electron Beam.
  • Experience with dimensioning and tolerancing systems (GD&T).
  • Experience with using molds for dimensional verification.
  • Willingness to secure, and capability to pass  a “Secret” clearance background check, if required to support business.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $31.81/hr - $55.01/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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