Quality Control Inspector

United Mechanical, Inc.; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

United Mechanical, Inc. in Union City, CA, is hiring a Quality Control Inspector to perform visual and dimensional inspections on sheet metal parts, weldments, and assemblies on the shop floor.

You will verify dimensions against drawings, operate precision inspection tools, document results, and report non-conformances while collaborating with production and engineering to improve quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training is a plus.
• Experience reading technical drawings and blueprints.
• Exposure to quality inspection in metal fabrication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on sheet metal parts, weldments and assemblies.
• Verify materials, cut sizes, hole locations, bends and overall dimensions against drawings and work orders.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, angle finders and other precision instruments.
• Identify defects and report non-conformances; maintain inspection records.
• Communicate with production, engineering and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement of quality procedures on the shop floor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprints reading

Independent work

Problem solving

Bilingual EN/ES (plus)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Angle finders

QMS data entry / ERP

Job description

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on sheet metal parts, weldments, and assemblies.
• Verify materials, cut sizes, hole locations, bends, and overall dimensions against engineering drawings and work orders.
• Use inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, angle finders, and other precision instruments.
• Identify defects such as scratches, dents, warping, or improper forming and report non-conformances.
• Maintain detailed and accurate inspection records and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry codes.
• Assist in continuous improvement of quality procedures and best practices on the shop floor.

Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on sheet metal parts, weldments, and assemblies.
• Verify materials, cut sizes, hole locations, bends, and overall dimensions against engineering drawings and work orders.
• Use inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, angle finders, and other precision instruments.
• Identify defects such as scratches, dents, warping, or improper forming and report non-conformances.
• Maintain detailed and accurate inspection records and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry codes.
• Assist in continuous improvement of quality procedures and best practices on the shop floor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certificate or training in manufacturing or quality is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality inspection in a sheet metal or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Proficiency with common inspection tools and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry into QMS or ERP systems).
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with metal fabrication processes including laser cutting, bending, welding, and assembly.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Forklift certification or experience handling metal parts safely.