Quality Inspector

Ultimate Staffing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services in San Jose seeks a Quality Inspector to ensure the highest standards for production assemblies and incoming materials. You will perform in-process and final inspections, review documentation, and support audits with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining quality records, following work instructions, and ensuring proper handling of materials. IPC-A-610 certification and ISO 9001 familiarity are required.

Qualifications

• Current IPC-A-610 Certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, or a related environment.
• Experience following detailed work instructions and quality procedures.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Comfortable performing microscope-based inspections of small precision components.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn quality and PLM systems (e.g., Arena).

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of production assemblies.
• Review certifications, documentation, and records for incoming materials.
• Inspect incoming materials according to established inspection criteria and quality plans.
• Review Travelers, Work Orders, and inspection records for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain quality records in accordance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.

Skills

Microscope inspections

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Arena PLM

Job description

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a meticulous and skilled Quality Inspector to join their client’s esteemed team in San Jose, Ca. This role is essential in ensuring the highest quality standards for production assemblies and incoming materials.

Quality Inspector

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a meticulous and skilled Quality Inspector to join their client’s esteemed team in San Jose, Ca. This role is essential in ensuring the highest quality standards for production assemblies and incoming materials.

Key Responsibilities

Production Quality Inspection

• Perform in-process and final inspections of production assemblies.
• Follow work instructions and customer quality requirements to ensure compliance.
• Utilize microscopes and precision inspection tools to inspect small, high-value components.
• Complete inspection documentation accurately and maintain production throughput requirements.

Incoming Quality Inspection

• Inspect incoming materials according to established inspection criteria and quality plans.
• Review certifications, documentation, and records for incoming materials.
• Verify proper handling, storage, labeling, and expiration requirements for adhesives, chemicals, and other controlled materials.
• Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and related documentation are maintained and up to date.

Documentation & Record Control

• Review Travelers, Work Orders, and inspection records for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain quality records in accordance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Scan, file, and organize inspection documentation.

Audits & Compliance

• Participate in routine process and quality audits.
• Monitor ESD compliance requirements, including environmental checks.
• Adhere to and enforce quality standards, procedures, and handling requirements.

Communication & Continuous Improvement

• Provide inspection status updates during daily production meetings.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to identify quality risks and production constraints.
• Support training efforts to reinforce quality standards and best practices.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

• Current IPC-A-610 Certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, or a related environment.
• Experience following detailed work instructions and quality procedures.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Comfortable performing microscope-based inspections of small precision components.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn quality and PLM systems (e.g., Arena).

Work Hours

Details regarding work hours are to be discussed during the interview process.

Compensation

Pay range is $35 to $40 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.