Job Title: Quality Control Inspector
Job Summary
The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for ensuring products, materials, and processes meet established quality standards and specifications. This role involves inspecting, testing, and documenting results while working closely with production teams to identify defects, recommend corrective actions, and support continuous quality improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming materials, in‑process production, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements
- Perform routine quality checks, measurements, and tests using appropriate tools and equipment
- Identify, document, and report defects, deviations, or nonconformances
- Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and quality documentation
- Communicate findings to supervisors and relevant teams in a timely manner
- Support investigations into quality issues and assist with root cause analysis
- Verify corrective and preventive actions are properly implemented
- Follow company policies, safety regulations, and applicable industry standards
- Assist with audits, quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or certification preferred
- Previous experience in quality control, inspection, or a related role is preferred
- Ability to read and interpret specifications, drawings, and work instructions
- Basic math skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, or testing equipment (as applicable)
- Proficiency with basic computer applications and data entry
Skills and Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem‑solving and analytical skills
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Time management and organizational skills
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Working Conditions
- May require standing, walking, bending, or lifting for extended periods
- Work may take place in a manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, or field environment
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.