QC Inspector

ADP, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Company Match

PTO

Job summary

Fralock, an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies, seeks a QC Inspector in Poway, CA. The role focuses on ensuring products meet quality standards through inspections and documentation.

The position requires reading blueprints, using CMM and handheld tools, and supporting continuous improvement within manufacturing. On-site work with full benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years quality inspection experience in a controlled manufacturing environment
• Strong GD&T proficiency and blueprint reading
• English communication for technical documentation

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of products to ensure specifications and quality standards
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
• Use measuring tools and equipment (e.g., CMM, Keyence IM systems, calipers, micrometers, gauges) to verify dimensions and tolerances
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records
• Identify defects or nonconformities and report findings to production or quality leadership
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
• Ensure adherence to company quality policies and industry standards
• Support audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain an organized inspection area
• Document results using First Article Report AS9102 or related documents

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Measurement tools

Communication skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMM

Keyence IM systems

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

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QC Inspector

Full Time Manual Labor Poway, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 63202462

Salary Range: $20.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Quality Inspector

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: On-site

Shift: 1st

Hourly Range: $20.00 - $26.00, DOE

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense , Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

VISION

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

MISSION

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

CULTURE

• Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.
• Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, suppliers, and employees.
• Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests and work proactively to solve problems.
• Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.
• Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.
• Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.
• Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.)

Main Functions

The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that manufactured products meet established quality standards and specifications. This role involves inspecting materials, components, and finished goods, identifying defects, and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the manufacturing process.

Typical Duties

• Perform in-process and final inspections of products to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
• Use measuring tools and equipment (e.g., CMM, Keyence IM systems, calipers, micrometers, gauges) to verify dimensions and tolerances
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records
• Identify defects or nonconformities and report findings to production or quality leadership
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
• Ensure adherence to company quality policies and industry standards
• Support audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain a clean and organized inspection area
• Work with Production/Receiving Inspection/Purchasing when parts are found out of tolerance
• Document results of inspections using First Article Report AS9102, customer-specific inspection documents, Fralock Dimensional Reports, copies of CMM reports or written results in the job order
• Compare actual measurements to drawing tolerances using calibrated tools and inspection systems
• Identify, tag, and document nonconforming items, coordinate with Quality and Engineering for resolution
• Maintain inspection tools in good condition, including verifying calibration stickers
• Capture and upload inspection photos, ballooned drawings, and other evidence into QMS/ERP
• Other duties as assigned, including working in other departments

Required Skills

Knowledge in blueprint reading and geometrical tolerances; use of hand-held inspection tools and templates

• Minimum 2 years of quality inspection experience in a controlled manufacturing environment (aerospace, medical, or equivalent).
• Good communication skills both oral and written; English language proficiency for technical documentation and communication
• Proficient in GD&T
• Familiarity with measurement tools and inspection equipment (CMM, Keyence IM systems, calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures.

Preferred Skills

• Familiar with CMM inspection and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS 9100 and/or ISO 13485 Standard

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Experience Requirements

• 1 year or more experience in a quality inspection role in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to multi-task
• Lifting up to 30 lbs. at times

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.