AS 9100, Blueprints, Capability Maturity Model (CMM), Check Processing, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Detail Oriented, Eye Diseases/Disorders, High School Diploma, Industry Standards, Manufacturing, Metrology, Procedure Development, Production Schedule, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Reporting Dashboards, Team Player, Tolerance Analysis
Precision Metrology Quality Inspector
Locations & Pay
- Corona, CA: $20–$27 per hour
- Chino, CA: $20–$24 per hour
A day in the life
You start your shift reviewing today’s production schedule and inspection queue. First up: verifying incoming materials. With calipers and micrometers in hand, you confirm critical dimensions, record results, and flag anything outside tolerance. As production ramps, you move to in-process checks—spot-measuring components, running a CMM program to validate complex profiles, and updating the quality dashboard so the team sees real-time status. A finished-goods lot closes out the morning; you complete the final inspection, document metrics, and sign off for shipment.
When a nonconformance appears, you collaborate with production to contain the issue, document it clearly, and help drive a corrective action. Between lots, you refine a checklist, assist with a procedure update, and prep for an upcoming internal audit. Throughout the day, your attention to detail keeps our products aligned with company and industry standards.
What you’ll do
- Perform detailed inspections on incoming materials, work-in-process parts, and finished products.
- Use precision metrology tools to verify specifications and tolerances.
- Capture findings and maintain accurate quality records and metrics.
- Identify, document, and communicate defects or nonconformities to production.
- Partner with cross‑functional teams to implement corrective actions and enhance processes.
- Support creation and improvement of quality control procedures.
- Participate in audits and continuous improvement activities.
What you bring
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training/certification in quality is a plus.
- Hands-on experience as a Quality Inspector (or similar) in manufacturing.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a strong eye for defects.
- Knowledge of quality standards and methodologies.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specs.
- Clear communicator who thrives in collaborative team settings.
- Skilled with calipers, micrometers, and other measurement tools.
You should be proficient in
- AS9100 Experience
- Blueprint Reading
Tools & Technologies
- Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
- Measurement Gauges
- Calipers and Micrometers