Quality Control Inspector II

Kelly Services; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Transit benefits

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a TS50 - Quality Control Inspector II in Lowell, MA. The role focuses on inspecting parts, assemblies, and finished products with precision tools, interpreting schematics, and documenting inspections and NCRs.

You will support root cause analysis and mentor junior technicians while collaborating with manufacturing teams to uphold quality standards. The position offers a $26/hour pay rate, first shift, and opportunities to grow into higher-level QA roles within a

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Electronics Technology, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with electromechanical assemblies and electronics.
• Proficient in generating inspection and nonconformance reports.
• Experience with metrology and precision inspection tools.
• Leadership potential demonstrated through mentoring or leading projects.
• Prefer ISO 9001 experience, root cause analysis, soldering, MS Office data analysis, and quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming parts, assemblies, and finished products using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, torque tools, and optical inspection equipment.
• Review mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical assemblies including electronics, wiring, sensors, motors, and power supplies.
• Write inspection reports, NCRs, discrepancy reports, corrective actions, and work instructions.
• Support root cause analysis and assist manufacturing teams with quality issues.
• Mentor junior technicians and serve as a quality-point of contact.

Skills

Precision measurement

Schematic interpretation

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Associate degree or higher in engineering technology

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Torque tools

Optical inspection

Digital multimeters

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a TS50 - Quality Control Inspector II to work at a premier manufacturing client in Lowell, MA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $26/hour

Shift: 1st

Why you should apply to be TS50 - Quality Control Inspector II:

• Competitive pay rate with opportunities for growth into higher-level QA roles

• Work in a safe, professional environment with industry-leading manufacturing standards

• Collaborate with experienced professionals and gain mentorship opportunities

• Join a company committed to innovation and quality

What’s a typical day as TS50 - Quality Control Inspector II? You’ll be:

• Conducting inspections of incoming parts, assemblies, and finished products using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, torque tools, and optical inspection equipment

• Reviewing and interpreting mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)

• Performing hands‑on troubleshooting of electromechanical assemblies, including electronics, wiring, sensors, motors, and power supplies

• Writing detailed inspection reports, nonconformance reports (NCRs), discrepancy reports, corrective action documentation, and work instructions

• Supporting root cause analysis initiatives and assisting manufacturing teams with quality-related issues

• Mentoring junior technicians and serving as a technical point of contact for quality-related matters

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have an associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Electronics Technology, or a related technical field (equivalent military technical training also considered)

• Demonstrate strong ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including mechanical and electrical schematics

• Possess hands‑on troubleshooting experience with electromechanical assemblies and are comfortable using digital multimeters, hand tools, and basic electrical test equipment

• Are skilled in technical writing and documentation, with experience in generating inspection and nonconformance reports

• Have experience with metrology and precision inspection tools

• Have leadership potential demonstrated through mentoring, training, or leading projects

• Preferably have ISO 9001 experience, root cause analysis (5 Whys), manufacturing quality systems knowledge, soldering experience, proficiency with MS Office and data analysis, familiarity with AQL sampling plans, and experience generating quality metrics and customer‑facing reports

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.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity Employer. 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.