PCB Quality Assurance Inspector – Temp-to-Hire

HireLevel.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-hire

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Full benefits package

Job summary

HireLevel is seeking a Quality Assurance Professional for a temp-to-hire position in Saint Charles, MO. You will perform inline and final inspections on PCBAs, verify accuracy against IPC-A-610 standards, and support root-cause analyses with Production and Engineering.

The role requires 2+ years in electronics quality or inspection, reading drawings/BOMs, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems. OT may be needed to meet ship dates; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in quality, inspection, or electronics manufacturing (PCBA/EMS preferred).
• Able to read assembly drawings and BOMs in English.
• Familiar with IPC-A-610 and inspection criteria.
• Proficient with Excel and basic ERP traveler systems.
• Willing to work OT when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, first-article, in-process, and final inspection of PCBAs and assemblies.
• Inspect solder joints, placement, polarity, cleanliness, labeling per IPC-A-610.
• Support AOI results; verify escapes and feed defect data to line.
• Review drawings, BOMs, travelers, ECOs vs product.
• Identify nonconforming material; initiate NCR process.
• Support root-cause and CAPA with Production and Engineering.
• Maintain inspection records, lot traceability, and quality metrics.
• Audit ESD and workmanship; escalate repeat issues.
• Assist internal audits, customer visits, and UL evidences.
• Calibrate or verify inspection tools and keep gauges in control.
• Train operators on inspection criteria and defect modes.
• Flag issues to prevent non-conforming product.

Skills

IPC-A-610 knowledge

Quality inspection

AOI experience

Reading drawings

ERP traveler system

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Calipers

Microscope

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

HireLevel is seeking a Quality Assurance Professional for a temp-to-hire position in Saint Charles, MO. You will perform inline and final inspections on PCBAs, verify accuracy against IPC-A-610 standards, and support root-cause analyses with Production and Engineering.

The role requires 2+ years in electronics quality or inspection, reading drawings/BOMs, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems. OT may be needed to meet ship dates; equal opportunity employer.