Quality Inspector

Offerclubpartners; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, PTO, and sick time

On-site gym

Job summary

The Offer Club in San Diego, CA seeks a meticulous Quality Inspector to evaluate precision optical components and camera lenses in a clean room. This hands-on role requires sharp attention to surface defects and adherence to inspection standards to protect product quality.

You will work with magnification and precision tools, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet specifications. On-site, standard day shifts, direct hire with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years in quality inspection or a related role.
• Background in optics, medical devices, semiconductor, or precision manufacturing.
• Experience using calipers and precision measurement tools.
• Steady hands for close-tolerance work and attention to detail.
• Comfortable in a clean room and using a computer.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Inspect camera lenses and parts for surface defects using magnification tools.
• Check parts against written acceptance criteria and drawings.
• Measure parts with calipers and other calibrated tools.
• Read mechanical drawings to confirm specifications.
• Follow sample-rate inspection plans and document results.
• Assemble optical components when needed.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Adhere to ISO 9001 standards and clean room protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading blueprints

Clean room experience

Close-tolerance work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Measuring tools

Job description

Full-time, permanent · Direct hire

Catch scratches, digs and defects as the last set of eyes on camera lenses and components before they ship to customers around the world.

Role highlights

• Location: San Diego, CA (On-site)

• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (Direct Hire)

• Compensation: $23.00 - $25.00/hour

• Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift (6:00AM - 2:30PM or 7:00AM - 3:30PM)

About the Role

We’re looking for a meticulous Quality Inspector to evaluate precision optical components and camera lenses in a clean room for a growing optics company in San Diego, California. If you have a sharp eye for surface defects, know your way around inspection standards, and take pride in catching what others miss, this role is for you.

This is hands-on, detail-intensive work at the bench. You’ll spend your day with magnification and precision measurement tools, and your work directly protects product quality.

What you’ll do

• Inspect camera lenses and parts for surface defects, scratches, digs, and other flaws using magnification and precision inspection tools.

• Check parts against written acceptance criteria.

• Measure parts with calipers and other calibrated tools.

• Read mechanical drawings (blueprints) to confirm parts match specifications.

• Follow sample-rate inspection plans.

• Assemble optical components when needed.

• Record inspection results and keep accurate quality records.

• Follow ISO 9001 standards and clean room protocols.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 1-2+ years in quality inspection, precision assembly, lab work, or a comparable role.

• Background in optics, medical device, semiconductor, or other precision manufacturing.

• Experience using calipers and other precision measurement tools.

• Steady hands for precise work with small, intricate parts and comfort with close-tolerance work.

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical, efficient approach.

• Comfortable working in a clean room for full shifts.

• Comfortable using a computer.

• High school diploma or equivalent and authorization to work in the US.

Preferred Experience

• Ability to read mechanical drawings (blueprints).

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality procedures.

• Familiarity with optical inspection standards.

Compensation Range

The expected range for this role is $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and job-related factors. Final pay will be determined during the selection process and may vary accordingly.

Benefits and Perks

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Life insurance

• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match

• Paid company holidays, vacation time (PTO), and paid sick time

• On-site gym and indoor golf simulator

Equal Opportunity

The Offer Club and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.