Quality Inspector

Astro Pak•Downey, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Astro Pak is seeking a Quality Inspector to support its Cleanroom team by inspecting customer hardware, reviewing documentation, and verifying that processed products meet company and customer requirements. The role helps ensure finished work is accurate, complete, and ready for release, and offers experience in quality inspection within a controlled production environment. This is an onsite position at the Downey, California facility, with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position requires flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, and occasional short-notice call-ins; approximately 10–20% overtime is expected. Work takes place in a cleanroom and production setting. Conditions may include moving mechanical equipment, moderate noise with occasional louder periods, and wet or humid indoor areas. Work may also involve exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, chemicals, and strong odors. Following established safety procedures is essential. The base hourly pay rate is $20–$21. Actual pay may take into account skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Astro Pak offers employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement savings and 401(k) plans, flexible spending, family leave, training, and paid time off.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and customers from varied backgrounds and experience levels.
Initiative, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.
Ability to meet applicable requirements under U.S. export control laws.

Nice To Haves

Up to 2 years of quality control and documentation experience in a controlled production environment; prior experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Perform final inspections of routine finished items to verify conformance with Astro Pak and customer requirements.
Generate Certificates of Conformance using established company processes.
Inspect incoming materials and customer hardware against applicable standards, as directed.
Perform in-process inspections and assist with internal quality audits.
Use calipers, gauges, and other inspection equipment to evaluate materials and finished work.
Prepare, review, and present quality documentation to customer representatives.
Identify quality concerns and take or support appropriate corrective action.
Assist with corrective action responses and improvements to the Quality Management System.
Manage multiple inspection and documentation priorities while meeting deadlines.
Support technicians and share knowledge to help the team achieve departmental goals.
Follow all training, quality, safety, compliance, and applicable U.S. export control requirements.