Quality Inspector - Night Shift (Overnight)

Position

Quality Inspector – Quality Control

Location

Fremont, CA

Reports to

QC Supervisor

Summary

Quality Inspector to check the quality of all incoming and outgoing material and products and production procedures. The ideal candidate will possess a trained eye for detail and will be reliable and committed. In-depth knowledge and comprehension of quality standards is essential.

Education /

Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must pass a successful background check and drug screen.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in the automotive industry or strong transferable skills from prior roles.

Skills /

Abilities

• Proven experience as a quality inspector or relevant role
• A keen eye for detail and a results-driven approach
• Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies

• Working knowledge of MS Office

Duties /

Responsibilities

• Approve or reject raw materials with respect to quality standards and record supplier performance.
• Select output samples and check them using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing them to specifications, etc.).
• Maintain records of testing, information, and various metrics such as number of defective products per day.
• Inspect procedures of the entire production cycle to ensure they are efficient and comply with safety standards.
• Monitor the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and well-maintained and discard any that doesn’t meet requirements.
• Perform rework on parts that do not meet quality specifications, including minor repairs and adjustments to ensure conformity.
• Utilize tools such as heat guns and other hand tools to aid in rework or assembly processes as required.
• Visually inspect parts for color consistency, surface finish, and paint quality; requires precise hand-eye coordination and ability to analyze subtle differences in color and texture.
• Perform touch-up painting using water-based paint solutions to correct minor defects.
• Operate hand-held tools that may produce prolonged vibration; must be able to withstand continuous hand-to-hand vibration during inspection or rework processes.
• Rotate job duties with other staff members to support team flexibility and meet business needs.
• Prepare and submit reports to the quality supervisor.