Quality Inspector I

UNITED PRECISION CORPORATION•Washougal, WA

27d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector I inspects products, materials, and components to ensure they meet established quality standards and specifications. The role conducts routine checks, testing, and measurements of machined and assembled goods to identify defects or deviations from design specifications, supporting the Quality team’s efforts to maintain high-quality output and customer satisfaction. The position is based on-site in an office/warehouse environment in Washougal, Washington. It involves frequent interruptions and schedule variances based on business needs. The role is full-time and reports to the Quality Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work constructively with others, dependability, effective verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, follow-through, and commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Must meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements for access to the facility and employment.
Pre-employment drug screening is required.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial experience.
Beginner blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
Beginner knowledge of metrology and gaging.
Beginner knowledge of quality tools and laboratory equipment.
Beginner understanding of problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone Analysis.

Responsibilities

Communicate quality requirements to Machine Operators, Assembly Techs, and management as necessary.
Read and interpret engineering and customer drawings and specifications to ensure parts conform.
Maintain detailed records of quality control tests, inspection reports, and non-conformance issues in Quality Management and ERP systems.
Perform first article inspections, spot checks, and in-process inspections.
Isolate and document non-conforming products.
Sort and certify rejected or scrapped non-conforming products.
Maintain consistent, high-quality inspection rates in alignment with departmental KPIs.
Perform other quality control duties as assigned.