Quality Control Inspector

C-Hawk Technology International; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

C-Hawk Technology International is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to assure plastic components meet customer specs and internal standards. You will perform first article, in-process, and final inspections, interpret GD&T on engineering prints, and operate a Zeiss CMM on a swing shift.

You will also document inspection results, support CAPA and audits, and train production staff on quality procedures. Prior plastics QC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical cert preferred
• Minimum 2–4 years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing, plastics preferred
• Read and interpret customer prints and engineering drawings with GD&T
• Strong GD&T knowledge per ASME Y14.5 standards
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting Zeiss CMM equipment (CALYPSO)
• Proficiency with precision hand tools (micrometers, calipers) and measurement equipment
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 or equivalent quality systems
• Willingness to work swing shift and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on plastic components per specs
• Interpret dimensions and GD&T callouts from customer drawings
• Operate and troubleshoot Zeiss CMM (CALYPSO) for dimensional inspections
• Conduct routine CMM calibration and preventive maintenance
• Record inspection data in quality management systems and generate NCRs
• Assist with FAIRs, PPAP, and other quality documentation
• Support CAPA activities and root cause analysis on the floor
• Train production personnel on inspection techniques and standards
• Escalate defects and trends to QC Supervisor
• Participate in internal and customer audits

Skills

First article inspection

In-process inspection

Final inspection

GD&T knowledge

CMM calibration

Measurement with micrometers/calipers

Documentation and data recording

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or technical certification in Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

Zeiss CMM (CALYPSO)

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all manufactured plastic components and finished goods meet established customer specifications, internal quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Working on the swing shift, this individual will perform in-process and final inspections, operate and troubleshoot coordinate measuring equipment (CMM), interpret engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) callouts, and actively support continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.

Essential Skills:

Inspection & Measurement

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on plastic molded and fabricated components per customer and internal specifications
• Interpret and verify dimensions, tolerances, and feature callouts from customer engineering prints and drawings
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to evaluate part conformance including form, fit, and function
• Operate, program, and troubleshoot the Zeiss CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) to perform dimensional inspections
• Perform routine calibration checks and preventive maintenance on CMM and other measurement tools
• Use hand measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, and gauges

Documentation & Reporting

• Record inspection data accurately in quality management systems, control charts, and inspection reports
• Generate nonconformance reports (NCRs) and initiate disposition of rejected or suspect material
• Maintain and update inspection records, COAs, and supporting quality documentation
• Assist in preparation of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and PPAP documentation as required

Production Floor Support

• Communicate inspection findings and quality concerns to production supervisors and operators in a timely manner
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities
• Participate in customer audits, internal audits, and third-party quality audits
• Assist in training production personnel on quality standards and inspection techniques
• Identify process trends and escalation recurring defects to the QC Supervisor

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or technical certification in Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
• Minimum 2–4 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably plastics (injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, or thermoforming)
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and inspect to customer engineering prints and technical drawings
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards
• Hands‑on experience operating and troubleshooting Zeiss CMM equipment (CALYPSO)
• Proficiency with precision hand measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, CMM, comparators, pin gauges, etc.)
• Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or equivalent)
• Ability to work the swing shift schedule, including occasional overtime as production demands require

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT) certification
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, SPC, and FMEA methodologies
• Background in plastic manufacturing processes (injection molding, extrusion, insert molding, etc.)
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and electronic quality record management
• Experience supporting customer and third-party audits

Compensation / Benefits:

• Competitive Salary, 401k
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for all Full Time employees

Other:

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and be on the production floor for the majority of the shift
• Occasionally lift and carry parts or equipment weighing up to 35 lbs
• Visual acuity sufficient to perform close-tolerance inspection work
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, plastics, and related materials
• Manual dexterity to operate precision measuring instruments

PLEASE NOTE RELOCATION PACKAGE/ASSISTANCE IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization