Quality Inspector I

PPS is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector I for our semiconductor support industry fabrication facility in Hayward. This is a full-time, permanent position with second-to-none benefits (including profit sharing bonuses) and a high ceiling for growth!

Responsibilities:  

• Ensure that products meet standards of quality and safety.
• Performing inspections, checks and tests for quality control for the manufacture of products
• Performs mechanical inspection to ensure all quality aspects of the job are met exactly
• Inspection includes but is not limited to: Raw materials, components, fabricated/manufactured parts & assemblies, First Piece/First Article, Receiving/incoming inspection, in-process, final inspection
• Measures piece parts/components and/or assemblies
• Generates detail inspection and nonconformance reports as necessary
• Checks documents for accuracy and compliance
• Read and interpret information from engineering drawings, travelers, specifications, and other documents to generate a complete and precise inspection report
• Interfaces and provides support to other departments, suppliers, and customers on quality related issues as necessary

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications and database software- must be computer literate!
• Basic math abilities
• Must be able to read and apply production instructions, drawings, BOM schematics, and specifications at a proficient level
• Proficient in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance)
• Able to read and interpret specifications, standards, and engineering drawings/Blueprints
• Proficient in mechanical measurement techniques and workmanship standards related to machining and secondary processes such as paint, power coat, plating, etc.
• Proficient with weld symbols, callouts, wiring and/or crimping
• Proficiency using handheld tools (micrometers, calipers, Optical Comparator and other measuring and test equipment
• Able to proficiently operate CMM and perform basic CMM measurements
• High School Diploma/equivalent
• Some technician coursework/AA degree preferred.
• 1-2 years working in machine shop, assembly clean rooms, semi-Conductor and/or similar industry