Precision Quality Inspector I – First-Piece & In-Process

Vantedge Medical; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Vander-Bend, a division of Vantedge Medical, is seeking an Inspector I for our Stockton, CA facility. This full-time, onsite role performs first-piece, in-process, lot, and incoming inspections to ensure parts meet drawings and quality standards.

You will use calipers, micrometers, height gauges and other tools, read blueprints, apply basic GD&T, and maintain quality records under the QMS. The shift is day shift from 4:30 am to 1:10 pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of inspection experience or 2 years in manufacturing/fabrication; education may balance.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and test indicators; Fabrivision is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints; GD&T knowledge is a plus.
• Strong math skills and basic understanding of quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece inspections for punch and fabrication operations.
• Conduct in-process, lot, and incoming inspections using standard measuring tools.
• Verify product against prints and work orders; note deviations.
• Alert operators to deviations and escalate nonconformances.
• Record inspection results and compile quality records per QMS.
• Maintain gage calibration status and support ISO 9001 requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Test indicators

Fabrivision

Job description

Vander-Bend, a division of Vantedge Medical, is seeking an Inspector I for our Stockton, CA facility. This full-time, onsite role performs first-piece, in-process, lot, and incoming inspections to ensure parts meet drawings and quality standards.

You will use calipers, micrometers, height gauges and other tools, read blueprints, apply basic GD&T, and maintain quality records under the QMS. The shift is day shift from 4:30 am to 1:10 pm.