Quality Inspector

Lithionics; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithionics Battery in Clearwater, FL is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector I for a full-time, on-site role. You will inspect products, verify documentation, and support testing and reporting to ensure quality requirements are met.

Emphasis on accuracy and hands-on work with involvement across engineering, supervision, and manufacturing teams. Responsibilities include layout inspections with precision tools, blueprint interpretation, defect reporting, and training others on measurement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Zero to two years of mechanical inspection experience.
• Experience using hand-held precision measurement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Understanding of basic quality, calibration, measurement, statistical, and testing concepts.
• Strong math skills and measurement conversions.
• Ability to distinguish accuracy from precision and select appropriate tools.
• Ability to identify nonconforming material and initiate resolution.

Responsibilities

• Perform layout inspections using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, and surface plates.
• Verify incoming, in-process, and outgoing products.
• Compare parts against specifications and approved samples.
• Read and interpret blueprints and identify critical characteristics.
• Document inspection results, maintain records, and prepare defect lists.
• Identify and report nonconforming material and quality concerns.
• Support corrective action with Quality Engineering and operations.
• Assist with training inspectors and operators on measurement techniques.
• Perform product audits and select sample sizes.

Skills

Precision measurement

Blueprint reading

Quality concepts

Math skills

Inspection tools

Nonconforming material

Education

HS diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Height gauges

Surface plates

Job description

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Quality Inspector

Full Time Direct Clearwater, FL, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Help Us Build Quality Into Every Product

At Lithionics Battery, quality is more than a final inspection. It is part of everything we do. We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Inspector I who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys hands-on work, and wants to help ensure our products meet established quality requirements.

In this role, you will work with quality engineers, supervisors, and technicians to inspect products, evaluate documentation, perform testing and laboratory procedures, monitor process performance, record results, and prepare reports. This position offers the opportunity to strengthen your inspection skills while supporting a quality-driven manufacturing operation.

What You’ll Do

• Perform complete layout inspections using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, and surface plate layouts.
• Verify incoming, in-process, and outgoing products.
• Compare parts against specifications, other parts, or approved samples to identify manufacturing variations.
• Read and interpret blueprints and identify critical, major, and minor characteristics.
• Document inspection results, maintain accurate records, and prepare defect lists.
• Identify and report nonconforming material and quality concerns.
• Work with Quality Engineering, team leads, operations, and other departments to support corrective action and the acceptance of parts.
• Assist with training inspectors and operators on measurement techniques, process procedures, and visual acceptance standards.
• Perform product audits, select appropriate sample sizes, and pull random samples.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Zero to two years of mechanical inspection experience.
• Experience using hand-held precision measurement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Understanding of basic quality, calibration, measurement, statistical, and testing concepts.
• Strong basic math skills, including measurement conversions.
• Ability to distinguish accuracy from precision and select the appropriate inspection method or measuring tool.
• Ability to recognize inspection errors, identify nonconforming material, and initiate resolution.
• General knowledge of AQL, traceability, sampling, and product auditing is helpful.
• A willingness to continue learning through additional courses and training.

Why Join Lithionics?

If you enjoy precise, hands-on work and want to develop your quality career in an innovative manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact. Join a team where careful measurements, accurate records, and a commitment to continuous improvement help ensure that quality is built into every product.