Quality Control Inspector

Kelly Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services in Worcester, MA is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to inspect incoming materials, components, and finished products and ensure they meet specifications.

You will use inspection equipment, interpret drawings, document results, and communicate quality issues to support production. The role requires reading blueprints, basic math, and 3–5 years of related manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade school diploma.
• Three to five years of experience in a related manufacturing operation.
• Blueprint-reading ability and moderate computer application skills.
• Basic math skills, including decimals, fractions, percentages, and calculations related to tolerances and inspection results.
• It may take approximately 10–12 months to become proficient across all phases of the job and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials and products, including grains and powders, plasma-spray ceramic or metal products, and ceramic components and plates.
• Measure dimensions, weights, density, particle size, and other characteristics against purchase-order requirements, blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Test, grade, classify, and sort materials; determine whether items meet acceptance standards and prepare discrepancy reports when needed.
• Set up and operate inspection equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, scales, CMMs, and particle-size analyzers.
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate measuring instruments and test equipment; arrange adjustments or repairs as needed.
• Review blueprints, manuals, specifications, and procedures to determine inspection methods and required instruments.
• Record test and inspection data in software or databases, and prepare inspection reports, compliance certificates, or other documentation as required.
• Communicate production or quality concerns to supervisors and work with relevant teams to help identify and resolve issues.
• Prepare accepted products for the next processing, shipping, or packaging step; assist with training new employees and checking others’ work as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math literacy

Attention to detail

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or trade school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Scales

CMMs

Particle-size analyzers

Job description

Quality Control Inspector

Location: Worcester, MA

Pay: $26.51 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Additional note: Math assessment required

Position Summary

Inspect incoming materials, components, and finished products to confirm they meet specifications and quality standards. You’ll use inspection and testing equipment, interpret drawings and procedures, document results, and communicate quality issues to support production.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials and products, including grains and powders, plasma-spray ceramic or metal products, and ceramic components and plates.




• Measure dimensions, weights, density, particle size, and other characteristics against purchase-order requirements, blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.




• Test, grade, classify, and sort materials; determine whether items meet acceptance standards and prepare discrepancy reports when needed.




• Set up and operate inspection equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, scales, CMMs, and particle-size analyzers.




• Clean, maintain, and calibrate measuring instruments and test equipment; arrange adjustments or repairs as needed.




• Review blueprints, manuals, specifications, and procedures to determine inspection methods and required instruments.




• Record test and inspection data in software or databases, and prepare inspection reports, compliance certificates, or other documentation as required.




• Communicate production or quality concerns to supervisors and work with relevant teams to help identify and resolve issues.




• Prepare accepted products for the next processing, shipping, or packaging step; assist with training new employees and checking others’ work as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade school diploma.




• Three to five years of experience in a related manufacturing operation, with general factory skills.




• Blueprint-reading ability and moderate computer application skills.




• Basic math skills, including decimals, fractions, percentages, and calculations related to tolerances and inspection results.




• Ability to learn product and material characteristics, inspection procedures, and quality standards. It may take approximately 10–12 months to become proficient across all phases of the job and work independently.




• Formal licenses may be required for certain quality-control roles.

Physical & Work Environment

• Most product handling involves items under 25 pounds; occasionally, you may handle items up to 50 pounds over short distances.




• The role involves frequent standing, walking, pushing, reaching, and bending while inspecting and measuring materials.




• Work may take place in a clean room or on the factory floor. Areas are typically well-lit, ventilated, and heated, with moderate noise and little or no vibration, gas, or fumes.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly’s general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affir­ mply. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.