Quality Inspector I (Night- Shift)

UCT; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UCT is seeking a Quality Inspector I to join its Austin, TX facility. You will perform detailed inspections across manufacturing stages to verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and procedures.

The role supports product integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement through accurate reporting. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in a related environment, strong GD&T skills, basic math, and proficiency with measurement tools and CMMs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years in a machine shop, assembly clean rooms, or semiconductor environment.
• Strong GD&T and metrology knowledge; able to read engineering drawings and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections of materials and assemblies.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to generate inspection reports with nonconformances.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

GD&T

Reading drawings

CMM operation

Metrology

Quality inspections

MS Office

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical Comparator

Job description

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world ! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented Quality Inspector to join us in Austin, TX!

The Quality Inspector I ensures products meet established quality, safety, and customer requirements by performing detailed inspections throughout the manufacturing process. This role conducts receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections of materials, components, and assemblies, while verifying compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and documented procedures. By identifying nonconformances, maintaining accurate inspection records, and collaborating with production, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, the Quality Inspector I supports product integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, helping deliver high-quality products that meet customer expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs mechanical inspection to ensure all quality aspects of the job are met exactly.
• Inspection includes but is not limited to:
• Raw materials, components, fabricated/manufactured parts & assemblies.
• First Piece/First Article, Receiving/incoming inspection, in-process, final inspection.
• Measures piece parts /components and/or assemblies
• Generates detail inspection and nonconformance reports as necessary.
• Check documents for accuracy and compliance to requirements
• Read and interpret information from engineering drawings, travelers, specifications, and other documents to generate a complete and precise inspection report/record.
• Inspections(s) are internal.
• Interfaces and provides support to other departments, suppliers, and customers on quality related issues as necessary.
• Requires ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Attain positive results and communication through team effort.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills, strong attention to detail.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications and database software.
• Must be computer literate!
• Basic math abilities.
• Must be able to read and apply production instructions, drawings, BOM schematics, and specifications at a proficient level.
• Proficient in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance).
• Able to read and interpret specifications, standards, and engineering drawings/Blueprints.
• Proficient in mechanical measurement techniques and workmanship standards related to machining and secondary processes such as paint, power coat, plating, etc.
• Proficient with weld symbols, callouts, wiring and/or crimping requirements.
• Precision sheet metal.
• Proficiency using handheld tools (micrometers, calipers, Optical Comparator and other measuring and test equipment.
• Able to proficiently operate CMM’s and perform basic “CMM” measurements.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• High School Diploma/equivalent.

Experience Requirement:

Work Experience:

• 1-2 years working in machine shop, assembly clean rooms. Semi-Conductor and/or similar industry.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Criteria:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and/or environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to climb, stoops, kneels, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 15 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment.
• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals and debris.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

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