Quality Control Inspector

BREA, CA 92821

Posted: 01/28/2026 Job Category: QA Quality Control Job Number: 2155805

Job Description

Quality Control Inspector (Precision Machining)

 

Industry: Precision Manufacturing (Hydraulics / Components)

Location: Brea, CA (Onsite)

Pay: $25–$28/hr · Full-Time

 

Overview

 

Seeking a QC Inspector to support precision machining operations, maintaining quality on incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished components. Role interfaces with production, engineering, and suppliers while ensuring documentation accuracy and adherence to specs.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Inspect raw materials, purchased parts & outside-processing (heat treat, chrome/anodizing, honing, gun drill, cad plating, etc.)

Inspect precision machined parts per blueprints & ECRs

Perform First Article Inspections & complete FAI reports

Approve in-process & final products for conformity

Document inspection results, rework, scrap & database entries

Maintain calibration records & measurement equipment

Operate CMM / Contact CMM for precision measurement

Communicate quality issues cross-functionally (production, engineering, suppliers)

 

Required Experience

 

3+ years inspecting precision machined components

Blueprint reading & interpretation of engineering docs

Proficiency with inspection tools:

Calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, gauge blocks

Optical comparator & height gauges

CMM experience preferred

 

MS Office (Excel/reporting)

Exposure to CAD, metrology & quality engineering concepts

 

Training / Education

3+ years QA/QC inspection experience required

QA/manufacturing compliance training preferred

Internal standards training provided

 

Schedule & Compensation

Full-Time · 40hrs/week · Onsite

$25–$28/hr DOE

 

Benefits

 

401(k) + match

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

 

KPG 123

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