Quality Inspector

Paramount Extrusions Company • Paramount, CA

26d • $17 - $20

About The Position

The Quality Inspector verifies that raw materials, in-process products, and finished products meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, company quality standards, and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. The role performs inspections throughout manufacturing to identify nonconforming material, support product conformity, maintain accurate inspection records, and ensure only acceptable products proceed to the next operation or shipment. The inspector works with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, Shipping, and Quality personnel to promote defect prevention, process consistency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

The position is primarily based on the manufacturing floor, with frequent movement between departments and regular interaction with internal teams and management. It involves frequent use of precision measuring and inspection equipment, exposure to manufacturing equipment, moving machinery, noise, and varying temperatures, and use of appropriate PPE during inspection activities.

The employer’s stated California base pay range is $16.90–$20 per hour. Actual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, experience, and other factors permitted by law.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of inspection methods, quality standards, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to conduct and document First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, dimensional tolerances, GD&T where applicable, and Aluminum Association Table 11.2.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to identify quality issues and participate in root cause investigations and CAPA activities.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed; operate precision measuring instruments; bend, reach, and perform repetitive inspection activities; and visually detect product defects and perform detailed inspections.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical certification in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience performing quality inspections in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience processing Returned Material Authorizations (RMAs).
• Working knowledge of QMS, document control, product traceability, and nonconforming material control.

Responsibilities

• Follow company safety policies, procedures, PPE requirements, and QMS procedures; identify and report unsafe conditions or hazards.
• Perform receiving, in-process, first-piece, final, and other required inspections using inspection plans, customer specifications, engineering drawings, and documented procedures.
• Conduct daily inspections to verify production meets customer requirements and company quality standards.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using approved methods and measuring equipment.
• Verify product identification, material traceability, labeling, documentation, and use of current approved drawings, specifications, work instructions, and revisions.
• Ensure only conforming material proceeds to subsequent operations or shipment.
• Complete and maintain accurate inspection records, FAIRs, inspection logs, nonconforming material reports, concessions, and other quality documentation.
• Conduct and document First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Process Returned Material Authorizations (RMAs), including inspection, documentation, disposition support, and coordination of corrective actions.
• Maintain complete, legible, accurate, and properly retained records supporting traceability, inspection history, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify, document, and promptly report nonconforming material or products; ensure they are identified, segregated, and controlled according to procedures.
• Notify the Quality Supervisor of quality concerns requiring escalation.
• Support root cause investigations and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities, and verify assigned corrective actions are implemented and effective.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, Shipping, and other departments to resolve quality issues.
• Guide production personnel on inspection requirements, quality standards, and acceptance criteria.
• Support customer quality inquiries, concessions, deviations, and quality documentation requests.
• Assist with customer, internal, and certification audits as requested.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process-based audits; recommend improvements to inspection methods, documentation, and quality processes.
• Address quality concerns with urgency and promote quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Maintain professionalism through punctuality, teamwork, and effective communication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED