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PCB Manufacturing | QC Inspector

Scope:

Responsible for inspecting and evaluating final products to ensure full compliance with customer specifications, internal quality standards, and regulatory requirements prior to delivery. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product integrity, customer satisfaction, and adherence to industry standards.

Essential Job Function:

• Demonstrate the ability to accurately complete AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) Reports in accordance with industry standards.
• Perform detailed final inspections on finished products to verify compliance with customer requirements, engineering specifications, and quality standards.
• Read, interpret, and analyze customer drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Conduct precise measurements using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and pin gauges to validate product conformance.
• Perform rework activities as appropriate, which may include mask touch-up, controlled material removal using an X-Acto knife, burnishing, use of soldering irons, final finish brush plating, and sanding, while maintaining strict quality standards.
• Verify and document the acceptability of reworked products to ensure they meet all required specifications prior to release.
• Identify, document, and clearly mark non-conforming products to prevent unintended shipment to customers, ensuring adherence to quality control procedures.
• Prepare standard inspection documentation and AS9102 First Article Reports as required, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and traceability.
• Review and verify certifications and quality reports to confirm they are complete, accurate, and suitable for final product acceptance and certification.
• Complete all customer deliverables, ensuring documentation packages are accurate, organized, and fully compliant with contractual requirements.
• Maintain department logs, record yield data, and support continuous improvement initiatives through accurate data entry and reporting.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks as defined by the department maintenance schedule to ensure equipment reliability and inspection accuracy.
• Provide cross-functional support to other work areas or departments as required by production demands or management direction.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work overtime as requested to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work environment in accordance with company standards and best practices.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of Quality Control experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems and standards.
• Strong work ethic with a high level of accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods while performing detailed visual inspections and manual tasks.
• Strong fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination required for precision work.
• Ability to use microscopes for extended periods while maintaining focus and accuracy in performing job duties.

No experience necessary, paid training provided!!

Shifts:

1st shift: 7:00am-3:30pm

2nd shift: 3:00pm-11:30am

3rd shift: 11:00pm-7:30am

Equal Opportunity Employer

AdvancedPCB is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law (EEOC).

About AdvancedPCB

AdvancedPCB is a leading manufacturer of high-reliability printed circuit boards. The company features six total manufacturing sites: Santa Clara (headquarters in the heart of Silicon Valley), two locations in Southern California, one in Maple Grove, Minnesota, Aurora, Colorado, and Chandler, Arizona. Currently, the company is valued at over $200 million and operates approximately 180,000 square feet of manufacturing space with over 800 employees, making AdvancedPCB one of the largest privately held printed circuit board manufacturers in North America. At AdvancedPCB we provide high-quality electronic PCB assemblies to a diverse customer base across military, medical, and commercial industries.

Visit Us:

https://www.advancedpcb.com

ITAR Requirements:

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In order to comply with ITAR requirements, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Candidates must also be eligible to obtain any required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Additionally, all applicants must be able to successfully pass a background check as part of the hiring process.

We are a well-established U.S. manufacturing company with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality products to customers across highly regulated industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and commercial markets. Our organization is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement while investing in our people and technology. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our leadership team at our corporate headquarters in Aurora, Colorado.