Quality Control

Rippling, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Chrome Hearts is seeking a Production Quality Control assistant for eyewear frames and components. You will support jewelling processes, buff and polish frames, and conduct quality checks to meet established standards.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to follow detailed work instructions, and collaboration in a fast-paced production environment in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Experience in eyewear manufacturing or quality control.
• Strong attention to detail and defect identification.
• Ability to follow work instructions and quality standards.
• Experience inspecting eyewear frames and components for quality and consistency.
• Experience setting up and operating buffing and polishing equipment.
• Knowledge of buffing wheels, abrasives, compounds, tools, fixtures, and clamps.
• Ability to adjust machine settings based on material and finish.
• Identify and correct polishing defects such as scratches or dull areas.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Effective communication of quality issues to the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with verifying and receiving base frames for jewelling.
• Perform physical inventory checks and ensure inventory vs records match.
• Assist with physical QC inspection of raw frames and components.
• Assemble and disassemble raw and jeweled frames.
• Buff and polish plastic frames and components to CH standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Identify and report quality issues, defects, or inconsistencies.
• Perform additional duties and production support tasks as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Eyewear

Buffing

Polishing

Attention to detail

Tools

Buffing equipment

Polishing equipment

Job description

CHROME HEARTS® , the Fine Jewelry, Accessories, Shoes, Fragrance & Home Goods company renowned for its sophisticated life-inspired designs, was conceived in 1988 by Richard Stark in Los Angeles. Honoring a commitment to quality materials and timeless design, CHROME HEARTS® now has thirty+ stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in the most exclusive boutiques around the world.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

This role supports the Eyewear Quality Control Department by assisting with jeweling, buffing, frame preparation, quality inspections, and other production-related tasks as needed. This position plays an important role in maintaining an efficient workflow while ensuring that eyewear frames and components meet established quality standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with verifying and receiving base frames for jewelling.
• Perform physical inventory checks and ensure the physical quantities and system records match.
• Assist with the physical quality control inspection of raw frames and components.
• Assemble and disassemble raw and jeweled frames.
• Buff and polish plastic frames and components according to CH quality standards.
• Assist with various tasks to maintain an efficient and organized workflow.
• Identify and report quality issues, defects, or inconsistencies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform additional duties and production support tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in eyewear manufacturing, quality control, buffing/polishing, jewelry, or a similar production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify small defects such as scratches, pits, dots, marks, uneven surfaces, and other cosmetic imperfections.
• Ability to follow work instructions, specifications, and quality standards.
• Experience inspecting eyewear frames and components for quality and consistency.
• Experience setting up and operating buffing and polishing equipment.
• Knowledge of buffing wheels, abrasives, compounds, tools, fixtures, and clamps.
• Ability to adjust machine settings, including speed and pressure, based on the material and desired finish.
• Ability to identify and correct common polishing defects such as scratches, swirl marks, uneven polishing, and dull areas.
• Ability to safely handle small parts and perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to communicate quality issues clearly and work with the team to resolve them.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Chrome Hearts 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.