Quality Control - Production

Pioneer Metal Finishing Jobs; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next-Day Pay

Quarterly Incentive Program

Paid company holidays

Shift Differentials for 2nd/3rd shift

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

On-the-Job Training and Advancement

Employee Recognition and Rewards

Live events and more

Job summary

Pioneer Metal Finishing is hiring a Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing quality team in Union City, CA. You will review orders, develop precise work instructions, and coordinate disposition of nonconforming material while partnering with Production, Sales, Pricing, and Customer Service to resolve quality concerns.

The role requires hands-on quality decisions, PPAP submissions, and strong communication with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Metal finishing experience required.
• Strong organizational and decision‑making abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear work instructions.
• Collaborative, customer‑focused problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Review order information and quality criteria to develop work instructions.
• Submit PPAP and test data when needed.
• Assess nonconforming material and coordinate rework.
• Develop and submit customer corrective action reports.
• Certify outgoing products and support process troubleshooting.

Skills

Quality inspection

Metal finishing

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Company Overview

Quality Control Opportunity - URGENT NEED

Pay starting at: $19.00+ /hour + $1.50 shift differntial + Performance/Pay Review after 90 days + Same Day Pay

2nd shift (1:00 PM – 9:30 PM Monday–Friday) *Initial 30-Day training in 1st shift (M-F 5:00 AM-1:30 PM)

Do you have experince in Quality Inspection in a Production or Manufacturing environment? Ready to join a company with stability, growth, and a strong reputation for quality?

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

Overview

Join our Quality team and play an important role in ensuring customer materials are processed accurately and meet quality and finishing requirements. In this role, you will evaluate product and order information, develop clear work instructions, assess nonconforming material, and partner with Production, Sales, Pricing, and Customer Service to resolve quality and processing concerns.

As a Quality Inspector, you will:

• Review order information, product attributes, quality criteria, and finishing requirements to develop accurate work instructions.
• Complete documentation packages, including Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and test data submissions.
• Perform contract and feasibility reviews through First Article, Sample, and Quotation systems.
• Assess nonconforming and rework material and coordinate its processing, testing, and disposition.
• Develop and submit formal customer corrective action reports.
• Review documentation and certify outgoing products.
• Support troubleshooting efforts related to process capability, product quality, and finishing requirements.
• Respond to questions and requests from Production, Sales, Pricing, Customer Service, and customers.
• Participate in customer conference calls and visits as needed.

What to Expect on the Job:

• A fast-paced environment that requires close coordination with multiple departments.
• A workday divided approximately equally between computer-based or stationary work and walking or standing.
• Walking up and down stairs several times per day.
• Occasionally lifting parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Hands-on involvement in quality decisions, rework activities, customer requirements, and process troubleshooting.

What We’re Looking For:

• Metal finishing experience.
• Strong organizational skills and sound decision-making abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to review technical information carefully and translate requirements into accurate work instructions.
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach to solving quality and processing issues.

Benefits Summary

We offer the following benefits toAll Employeesimmediately upon hire:

• Next-Day Pay:Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Quarterly Incentive Program:Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Paid company holidays
• Shift Differentials for 2ndand 3rdshift
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees(30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1stof the month, following your start date)
• Paid Time Off:80 Hours earned in your first year
• Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits