Quality Inspector

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom in Portland, OR is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for a medical-device client. The role is 100% onsite, contract-to-hire, paying $28–$33 per hour on W-2 and focusing on inspecting small components, documenting results, and supporting the quality team.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in quality control or related inspection, experience with microscopes and precision measuring tools, and strong attention to detail to follow procedures and

Qualifications

• Ideally 1–3 years of quality control, incoming inspection, or related manufacturing inspection experience.
• Experience inspecting small components using microscopes and precision measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and shift between tasks.
• Medical-device or cleanroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming parts using microscopes, calipers, and micrometers.
• Compare components against specifications and inspection procedures.
• Document inspection results and report defects or discrepancies.
• Perform some inspections in a cleanroom environment.
• Support quality documentation and other inspection tasks as needed.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection experience

Attention to detail

Documentation

Cleanroom experience

Tools

Microscopes

Calipers

Micrometers

Precision measuring tools

Job description

$28–$33/hour W-2 | Contract-to-Hire

Portland, OR | 100% Onsite

$28–$33/hour W-2 | Contract-to-Hire

Quality Control Inspector to support a medical-device company in the Portland area. This hands-on position focuses on inspecting small components, documenting results, and assisting the quality team.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect incoming parts using microscopes, calipers, and micrometers.
• Compare components against specifications and inspection procedures.
• Document inspection results and report defects or discrepancies.
• Perform some inspections in a cleanroom environment.
• Support quality documentation and other inspection tasks as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally 1–3 years of quality control, incoming inspection, or related manufacturing inspection experience.
• Experience inspecting small components using microscopes and precision measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and shift between tasks.
• Medical-device or cleanroom experience preferred.

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.

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About Kelly

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