Inspector I
Pelican•Torrance, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Quality Inspector I performs routine incoming, in-process, and final inspections of raw materials, components, subassemblies, and finished products to verify compliance with company quality standards, engineering drawings, specifications, and established procedures. Develops foundational inspection skills while working under the guidance of experienced Quality personnel and progresses toward independent inspection responsibilities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years experience in mechanical inspection in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to use measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, inside/outside micrometers, verniers, pin gauges, height gauges, radius gauges, protractors and dial indicators.
- Solid knowledge of inspection sampling methods.
- Excellent GDT knowledge and ability to read blueprints at a proficient level, determine standards and relate drawings of parts to the actual parts.
- Ability to provide basic mechanical drafting training to inspectors-in-training and render illustrations of defects in parts.
Responsibilities
- Under minimal supervision, inspects precision components and subassemblies for conformance to predetermined mechanical standards, specification, and tolerances according to the company’s quality procedures, production drawings and industry standards.
- Performs incoming, in-process, and final inspections using established inspection procedures and quality standards.
- Uses basic measuring equipment, including calipers, rulers, gauges, and other standard inspection tools to verify product conformance.
- Verifies products meet engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements.
- Identifies, documents, and reports nonconforming materials or products for review and disposition.
- Accurately records inspection results and maintains required quality documentation.
- Verifies measuring equipment displays current calibration status before use.
- Assists with maintaining inspection areas, quality records, and calibration documentation.
- Maintains audit-ready inspection records and work areas.
- Collaborates with Production and Quality personnel to support product quality and manufacturing compliance.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follows company policies, quality standards, and safety procedures.
- Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Safety, Environment and Quality.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive paid time off plans
- Holiday pay
- Extra vacation purchase opportunities
- 401k plan – with immediate match
- Pet insurance
- Health Savings Account Contribution
- Wellness Discount Program
- Global Mental Wellness Program
- Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
- Peer to Peer Recognition Program
- Service Recognition Program
- Ample free parking with EV Charging Station
- Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear
- Employee referral program
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability plans
- Matching 401k to eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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