Quality Inspector II (2nd Shift)

TriMas Corporation; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drugs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Program

Paid Time Off

Long-term Disability

Job summary

TriMas Company LLC in El Cajon, CA, is hiring a Quality Inspector II for the 2nd shift on-site. This hourly, full-time role focuses on ensuring product quality across machined, sheet metal, and welded parts, with setup on surface plates and use of inspection equipment.

The candidate must have at least three years of job shop experience, basic blueprint reading, GD&T knowledge, and ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy. Forklift operation and MS Office skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Three years of recent experience in a job shop environment.
• Basic knowledge of sheet metal, welding, and machining.
• Basic blueprint reading skills, including GD&T.
• Proficiency in basic shop math functions used in inspection setup procedures.
• Ability to read and understand customer and industry specifications.
• Organized and able to multi‑task.
• Detail oriented.
• Willingness to work as a team.
• Ability to drive a forklift.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined parts, sheet metal parts, and welded parts for material, quality workmanship, dimensional accuracy and functionality.
• Perform inspection setup on surface plates using common inspection equipment.
• Operate hardness testing machine and Optical Comparator.
• Conduct receiving inspections and complete associated paperwork.
• Perform first article inspections.
• Report discrepancies by writing Rejection Notices.
• Inspect outside processing and complete associated paperwork.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or directed.
• Pass an eye test.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Shop math

Blueprint reading (GD&T)

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Sheet metal/welding/machining basics

Quality inspection knowledge

Tools

Hardness testing machine

Optical Comparator

Surface plates

Inspection equipment

Job description

Quality Inspector II (2nd Shift)

Company: TriMas Company LLC

Primary Location: 1451 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Quality

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined parts, sheet metal parts, and welded parts for proper material, quality workmanship, dimensional accuracy, and functionality.
• Perform inspection setup on surface plates using common inspection equipment.
• Operate hardness testing machine and Optical Comparator.
• Conduct receiving inspections and complete associated paperwork.
• Perform first article inspections.
• Report discrepancies by writing Rejection Notices.
• Inspect outside processing and complete associated paperwork.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or directed.
• Pass an eye test.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of recent experience in a job shop environment.
• Basic knowledge of sheet metal, welding, and machining.
• Basic blueprint reading skills, including GD&T.
• Proficiency in basic shop math functions associated with inspection setup procedures.
• Ability to read and understand customer and industry specifications.
• Organized and able to multi‑task.
• Detail oriented.
• Willingness to work as a team.
• Ability to drive a forklift.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Compensation

In compliance with all state and city requirements for pay transparency, the expected pay range for this position is $25–$30 per hour.

Compensation can vary depending on qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for additional incentives such as equity, commissions, or other variable performance‑related bonuses, which will be discussed during the interview process.

ITAR Compliance

This position requires access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR (citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylum seekers).

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and other voluntary benefits.

For more information, visit www.trimasbenefits.com.