Inspector

Manpower, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is hiring an Inspector in Costa Mesa, California, to support the TRD - Toyota Racing team with quality inspection and production support.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, performing manual measurements, and identifying visual defects to ensure conformance to design specs. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, GD&T understanding, and experience with precision measuring instruments.

Qualifications

• Manual dimensional and visual inspection experience in QA environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual dimensional inspections of tight-tolerance components and finished products.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify features per drawings and specs.
• Evaluate cosmetic and surface defects under proper lighting and magnification.
• Enter inspection data into QMS with high accuracy for data integrity.

Skills

Visual inspection

Reading drawings

Manual measurement

GD&T interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

Dial indicators

Optical comparators

Job description

Our client, precision manufacturing and quality assurance is seeking a Inspector to join their team. As a Inspector, you will be part of the TRD - Toyota Racing supporting quality inspection and production support. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to accuracy, a sharp eye for visual detail, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Inspector

Pay Range: $25-$28

Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

What's the Job?

• Perform manual dimensional inspections of tight-tolerance machine components, assemblies, and finished products from external suppliers and in-house manufacturing, measuring features and identifying visual defects as small as 10 microns (0.010 mm) to ensure conformance with design specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards.
• Conduct receiving, first article, in-process, and final inspections using precision measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, pin and thread gauges, dial indicators, and optical comparators.
• Evaluate parts under proper lighting and magnification for cosmetic and surface defects (e.g., scratches, dents, burrs, porosity, and plating/coating flaws) and disposition them per established visual standards and boundary samples.
• Measure surface finish on machined surfaces using profilometers, surface roughness testers, and surface finish comparator standards per engineering drawings and customer specifications (e.g., Ra, Rz), identify out-of-tolerance conditions, and report results for quality review and disposition.
• Enter inspection data into the QMS software with 100% accuracy, verifying all entries before submission so reliable data is available for statistical analysis and quality reporting.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a Quality Control environment performing manual dimensional and visual inspection of machine components across receiving, first article, and final inspection.
• Strong understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME/ANSI standards, including interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and setup of inspections on a surface plate; hands-on CMM experience (Calypso software) is a plus.
• Experience entering and maintaining inspection data in QMS software with 100% accuracy, along with sustained concentration to remain focused during repetitive, high-precision inspections.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a quality-focused environment where precision, traceability, and reliable documentation matter.
• Opportunity to contribute to root cause and corrective action efforts by communicating quality concerns to Quality, Engineering, and Production teams.
• Hands-on role using a wide range of precision measurement tools and inspection methods.
• Clear expectations for safety, 5S standards, and maintaining calibrated inspection equipment.
• Structured schedule Monday through Friday with a consistent shift window.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)