Machine Shop Quality Control Inspector Jobs in California

Randstad Recruiting is partnering with a premier, high-precision manufacturing client in Morgan Hill to find an experienced Machine Shop Quality Inspector.

Whether you are a seasoned Manual QC Inspector or a Lead-level candidate who can program CMMs and support ISO compliance, this position offers competitive pay, steady day-shift hours, and a high-impact role on a close-knit operations team. Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of quality inspection experience specifically within a CNC machine shop environment.

• Technical Skills: Mastery of manual inspection tools and high proficiency in reading complex prints and applying GD&T.

• Compliance Knowledge: Practical experience working within an ISO 9001 quality management system. Experience with ISO 13485 (Medical Devices) is a plus.

• CMM Skills: CMM operating experience required. CMM Programming capability is highly desirable and eligible for higher-tier compensation ($34–$42/hr).

• Work Ethic: Reliable, detail-oriented self-starter with communication skills and a team-first mindset.

• Physical & Legal: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. ZPMLSTCM

salary: $58,240 - $87,360 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Precision Inspection: Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections on complex CNC-machined components using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and optical comparators.

• Documentation & Reporting: Generate detailed First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) and ensure all job travelers, material certifications, and quality records are complete and accurate.

• Blueprint Reading & GD&T: Interpret detailed engineering drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to verify part dimensions.

• Non-Conformance & RMRs: Identify, isolate, and segregate non-conforming materials; work directly with the Operations Manager to process reject material reports (RMRs).

• Calibration Management: Oversee calibration tracking for all shop inspection tools and individual employee tooling to maintain strict quality standards.

• Operations Support: Assist with inventory labeling/counting and support packaging/shipping prep as needed.

Skills

• CMM
• ISO 9001
• CNC
• Inspection
• Manual Inspection
• Micrometers
• Calipers
• Depth Gauges

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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