Incoming QC Technician: Metrology & Microscopy Onsite

Ultimate Staffing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in San Jose, California, is seeking an Incoming Quality Control Technician to support inspection of parts and materials, perform microscopy‑based evaluation, and ensure conformance to drawings and specifications.

This 6-month onsite assignment requires attention to detail, safe work practices, and accurate data entry in ERP systems; shift 9:00‑5:30, Monday to Friday, with possible extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• Experience with reading technical drawings, specs, tolerances, and inspection instructions.
• Experience with chemical handling, hazard waste disposal, and safe lab practices.
• Proficient with computer-based quality systems, ERP, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming visual and dimensional inspections of purchased parts, materials, assemblies, and samples per procedures and drawings.
• Operate optical microscopy and metrology equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.).
• Conduct First Article or new-part inspections and document results for technical review.
• Enter and manage inspection data, images, and documentation in approved systems.
• Maintain inspection history files and support material release or hold transactions.
• Identify nonconforming material and initiate nonconformance documentation.
• Communicate inspection findings to engineers and operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Documentation

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate degree or technical certificate in engineering technology/metrology/manufacturing/materials science/laboratory science

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

Keyence

SmartScope

Job description

Ultimate Staffing in San Jose, California, is seeking an Incoming Quality Control Technician to support inspection of parts and materials, perform microscopy‑based evaluation, and ensure conformance to drawings and specifications.

This 6-month onsite assignment requires attention to detail, safe work practices, and accurate data entry in ERP systems; shift 9:00‑5:30, Monday to Friday, with possible extension.