Quality Inspector - CA

Rantec Power Systems, Inc; Los Osos, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with matching up to 6%

Vacation and holidays

Tuition Assistance

Fridays off on 9/80 schedule

Free catered lunch on Fridays

Job summary

Rantec Power Systems, Inc. in Los Osos, California, is seeking an Inspector on the 1st shift (6:15am - 4:00pm) to perform in-process, receiving and final inspections to ensure product quality.

The role includes AOI inspection, blueprint reading, and use of standard inspection tools in a fast-paced environment. Training in IPC-610 and MIL‑STDs is required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years related experience preferred.
• Trainable to inspection requirements incl. J-STD-001, IPC-610 and MIL-STDs.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Access.
• Familiarity with electronic assembly methods desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs in-process inspection and, when necessary, receiving/final inspection to ensure product quality.
• Performs AOI inspection as directed.
• Receives and final inspection to assure conformity with design and specs.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, change orders and instructions.
• Maintains records of nonconformities and supports document control.

Skills

AOI inspection

Receiving inspection

Final inspection

Blueprints reading

Measurement tools

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years experience preferred

J-STD-001 IPC-610 MIL-STDs

Tools

Microscopes

Calipers

Mechanical gauges

MS Office Suite

Job description

Rantecis hiring! Join our team as an Inspector on our 1st shift! (6:15am - 4:00pm)

Come join our team! Based in Los Osos, California, located along California's scenic Central Pacific coastline, Rantec offers many outstanding benefits, the following area few:

• Competitive wages
• Great benefits - i.e.Medical (PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation - 2 weeks to start,Holidays,Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K with matching up to 6%,
• Peer-to-Peer recognition and Years of Service Awards.
• We have every other Friday off as we are on the 9/80 schedule
• Free catered lunch on the Friday/payday that we work.

Rantec isan upper-tier designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace markets. We are an engineering-based company, with expertise in all aspects of power supply design, manufacturing and test.

Position Summary

Performs assigned inspection duties to assure compliance with requirements. When directed, performs expeditious and accurate product requirements verification at incoming inspection, and supports Document Control activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, include, but, are not limited to the following:

• Performs primarily in-process inspection, and when necessary, performs receiving and/or final inspection to assure product compliance with quality assurance standards and applicable specifications.
• As directed, performs Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) inspection activities.
• Receiving & Final Inspection
  • Performs receiving and final inspection to assure product compliance with engineering design, purchase order requirements, workmanship quality standards, applicable specifications, and commodity product requirements.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering change orders, assembly and inspection instructions.
• When directed performs audits of specific areas, processes and procedures.
• Use standard electrical and mechanical inspection tools such as microscopes, calipers, mechanical gauges and other measuring devices.
• Maintains records of rejected/accepted material, maintains databases for analysis of nonconformities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years related experience preferred
• Trainable to electrical and mechanical inspection requirements, incl. J-STD-001, IPC-610 and MIL-STDs.
• Familiar and comfortable with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Access database.
• Familiarity with electronic assembly methods desired.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills to meet demands of fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on solid reasoning regarding acceptance/rejection of material.

Rantec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. Rantec will consider requests for reasonable accommodation from applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you require accommodation during the application process, please [e-mail].

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