Quality Control Technician (Machining)

Company Overview

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a highly skilled, self-directed Quality Control Technician to perform complex inspections of precision-machined parts, fabricated components, and assemblies supporting nuclear technology development and manufacturing. This role requires advanced dimensional metrology expertise, strong manufacturing knowledge, and sound judgment when verifying components whose conformance is critical to safety, performance, and nuclear quality requirements. The successful candidate will independently plan and execute inspections, maintain consistently high productivity, and produce accurate, traceable inspection records. They will take ownership of assigned work, anticipate and resolve inspection challenges, and communicate risks early. As a senior technical contributor, this individual will support inspection planning, mentor other inspectors, and work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve inspection effectiveness while maintaining rigorous acceptance standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, prioritize, and execute complex dimensional inspections, taking ownership from initial drawing review through completion of inspection records and communication of results.
• Inspect precision-machined parts, fabricated components, and assemblies for dimensional, geometric, and visual conformance to approved drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, measurement strategies, and reports that clearly identify acceptance criteria, inspection methods, and required records.
• Interpret complex GD&T requirements, establish appropriate datum reference frames, and select measurement methods suited to feature tolerances, part geometry, and required accuracy.
• Develop, validate, and execute inspection programs using applicable equipment, such as CMMs, portable measurement arms, and laser trackers.
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