QA Inspector

PrideStaff is currently seeking a Quality Inspector for a manufacturing company located in Riverside, CA, CA. This is a full-time, contract to permanent position with opportunity to grow. Please see job requirements below to be considered.

• Pay Range: $17 -$17.50 (depending on experience, $18 hourly once hired)
• Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:30am - 3pm   

Job Summary:  The Quality Control inspector is responsible for checking spun seamless aluminum and spun seamless steel cylinders at multiple stages of production to confirm they are safe and compliant. They visually inspect, measure thickness and dimensions, and verify threads on cylinders. Throughout this work, they ensure all cylinders meet approved drawings, regulatory standards, and company quality procedures, while consistently following safety rules.

Major Duties & Responsibilities
Inspection ~70%

• Perform external visual inspection of incoming material to identify defects, ensuring shells are free of injurious conditions and that non-conforming material is rejected and dispositioned per company procedures.
• Verify cylinder wall thickness using calibrated measuring equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, ultrasonic devices) to confirm compliance with minimum thickness requirements on approved design drawings.
• Inspect and verify lot numbers are correctly applied, legible, and provide full traceability to starting material stock throughout the manufacturing process.
• Conduct thread inspections using visual methods and appropriate gauges to confirm proper thread form, minimum thread count, cleanliness, and engagement to support leak-free valve installation.
• Verify dimensions, and cylinder conditions during final inspection, ensuring all characteristics meet approved design tolerances.

 
Documentation ~30%

• Review and complete required inspection documentation, ensuring accuracy, legibility, and proper filing to demonstrate regulatory and client compliance.
• Inspection forms, reports, and records must be prepared and retained in accordance with QAD 100 sections on document control, reports, and records.
• Follow all applicable ISO, DOT, TC, CGA, Special Permit, and company quality requirements referenced in work instructions and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and promptly report additional hazards or non-conformances to company supervision or Quality Assurance.

 
Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, company work instructions, and regulatory references (ISO, DOT, TC, CGA, and Special Permits) related to cylinder manufacture and inspection.
• Proficiency in using and caring for precision measuring instruments and gauges, including following company calibration and verification procedures.
• Completion and maintenance of Hazardous Materials Training and any function-specific training.

 
 Preferred Education and Experience:

• 1 Year+ Experience in mechanical inspection, dimensional measurement, or quality control in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.

 
Benefits with PrideStaff:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health Benefits
• Paid Holidays after 1500 hours

Benefits with PrideStaff:

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits package
Health Benefits
Paid Holidays after 1500 hours