Inspector, Receiving (2nd Shift)

About the role

Location: Irvine, CA – Corporate Office, Laboratory, Warehouse and Controlled Cleanroom Environment. Manufacturing – Hourly position responsible for performing receiving inspections on incoming materials, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspection tasks – mechanical, visual, and functional inspection of materials.
• Use various measuring devices and testing equipment to assess product quality.
• Maintain and file inspection reports/records.
• Maintain the inspection area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Comply with all relevant quality management system policies and procedures.
• Assist with material containment, root cause investigations and corrective actions for nonconformances.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance to support production operations, including punctual arrival and the ability to work full scheduled shifts and overtime as required to meet operational and production needs.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Candidates without a diploma may demonstrate equivalent competency through a validated external assessment designed to evaluate comprehension, language, and related abilities at a high school level.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience on the job technical training in Quality Control or experience working within a quality management system in a highly regulated industry.
• Hands-on experience using basic inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and pin gauges is preferred.
• Familiarity with vision systems and/or automated measurement equipment is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to effectively articulate (verbally and in writing) results and conclusions to technical and non‑technical personnel.
• Good documentation skills.
• Take initiative and ability to conduct hands‑on work.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with high attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to use applicable tools and equipment, hand‑eye coordination, and high manual dexterity.
• Ability to read, comprehend and speak English, and good communication skills required.
• Computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a controlled cleanroom environment while wearing full cleanroom gowning including gown/coveralls, gloves, mask, hairnet, boot covers, and other PPE as needed.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during the work shift.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring close visual acuity and attention to detail.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to manipulate small tools and components.
• Ability to lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to follow strict safety, contamination control, and cleanroom protocols.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.