Receiving Inspector I, 1st shift Temp (5:30am - 2:00pm)

HM Electronics Inc; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 29,728; Full time

Job summary

HM Electronics Inc in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Receiving Inspector I for the 1st shift (5:30 am – 2:00 pm) on a temporary 6-month assignment. You will perform visual, close-tolerance mechanical, and electronic inspections of parts and assemblies to ensure compliance with requirements.

Responsibilities include First Article Inspections, applying IPC-610 where required, and recording inspection results. The role requires basic GD&T, use of measurement tools, and ERP system data entry; IPC 610

Qualifications

• Interpret basic electro-mechanical drawings and take basic measurements with minimal supervision.
• Familiar with measurement tools including CMM, calipers, micrometers and gauges.
• Basic GD&T knowledge and coordinate system understanding (X/Y/Z).
• Proficient in applying test methodologies and recording results accurately.
• Ability to perform basic math and use ERP systems for material transactions.
• Familiar with quality terms, statistics and 7 QC tools (Pareto, Fishbone, etc.).
• Understanding of MS Office; IPC-610 knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic to intermediate electro-mechanical inspections for conformance to requirements.
• Identifies, reports, and quarantines non-conforming material; performs First Article Inspections.
• Records test results and inspection data; supports QA processes and audits.
• Applies sampling principles and external standards when required (IPC‑A‑610).

Skills

Interpret drawings

Measurement tools

GD&T

Test methodologies

Math skills

ERP systems

Quality concepts

ASQ tools

Statistical analysis

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School or Certificate

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

Thread gauges

Radius gauges

Job description

Receiving Inspector I, 1st shift Temp (5:30am - 2:00pm)

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: RECEI003977

• Posted : July 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA

Description

HME has been creating innovative products for the drive-thru and pro-audio industries since 1971. From the very beginning, we've known these solutions would never have happened without the customer-focused people who make up our company. With subsidiaries located in California, Missouri, Canada, UK, India, and China, companies around the world depend on HME for clear, reliable communication solutions. Come join our team!

We are currently recruiting for a temporary (6 months) Receiving Inspector I. In this role, you will perform visual, close-tolerance mechanical, and electronic inspection of parts, materials and assemblies at incoming, in process, final production, first article and Product Development to ensure compliance to requirements and standards.

This is a 1st shift position working Monday - Friday from 5:30 am - 2:00 pm.

Key Responsibilities

• QA Inspection Support
  • Performs basic to intermediate electro-mechanical inspections for conformance to HME requirements.
  • Identifies, reports, and quarantines non-conforming material.
  • Performs First Article Inspections to determine conformance to HME requirements.
  • Performs and records results of a variety of test procedures with precision and accuracy with supervision.
• Applied Quality Support
  • Applies sampling principles to material inspections per HME requirements.
  • Applies external standards to material inspection when required; including IPC-A-600 and IPC-A-610.
• Administrative Quality Support
  • Accurately performs material transactions appropriate to inspection findings using HME enterprise resource planning system.
  • Reliably and accurately records inspection results to appropriate quality documents.
  • Performs process and quality record audits to identify, correct, and prevent process deficiencies.

Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret basic electro-mechanical part and assembly drawings and perform basic mechanical measurements with minimal supervision.
• Basic knowledge in the use and application of measurement tools including CMM, calipers, micrometers, height, pin, thread, and radius gauges, etc.
• Basic working knowledge of X, Y, Z coordinate system and GD&T dimensioning.
• Proficient in basic application of test methodologies, procedures and techniques.
• Ability to apply basic math in the course of inspections including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and numeric conversions.
• Understanding of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems for transacting/moving materials.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic quality terms, definitions and concepts.
• Demonstrate understanding of basic statistical terms and techniques.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply ASQ 7 quality tools (Pareto, Fishbone, Flowchart, Control Chart, Check Sheet, Scatter diagrams, and Histograms).
• Demonstrate the ability to apply statistical analysis and determine process capability.
• Understanding of MS Office applications required.
• IPC 610 Certification preferred.
• 1+ years of related experience.
• High School Diploma - Required
• Technical School or Certificate - Preferred

The posted pay range is $18 - $21.58 per hour. This may vary depending on experience and other factors.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds, 50 pounds with assistance.

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