Department: Fabrication
Reports To: Manager/Supervisor
Position Type: Onsite - Full-time [40 hours per week]
Shift Hours: First 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Second Shift 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm, Third Shift 9:30 pm - 6:00 am
Hourly Rate: $18 - $24 based on experience
Position Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Final QC Inspector to join our Fabrication Division at Hughes Circuits Inc. In this role, you will inspect finished printed circuit boards to ensure compliance with customer drawings, specifications, and industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in electronics manufacturing and quality assurance. On-the-job training and industry certifications are provided
Responsibilities:
- Perform visual inspection of finished printed circuit boards (PCBs)
- Verify product compliance to customer drawings, specifications and applicable industry standards
- Inspect products for workmanship, dimensional accuracy, and cosmetic acceptability
- Use precision measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, and pin gauges
- Conduct contract reviews to identify customer-specific requirements
- Prepare quality documentation and required deliverables, including Certificates of Conformance (CoC) and First Article Inspection (FAI) reports
- Identify and document nonconforming material when required
- Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation
- Work closely with production and quality teams to ensure product quality standards are met
Minimum Qualifications:
- Able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English
- Experience in quality inspection, PCB manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or aerospace/defense manufacturing preferred
- Familiarity with IPC standards is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Comfortable using basic inspection and measurement tools
- Basic computer and documentation skills
- Willingness to learn and complete industry certifications
Other Skills and Cultural Fit
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
- Positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to take constructive feedback and apply it to enhance performance
Beneficial Skills and Experience:
- Specific Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications Etc. (IPC, etc.)
Required Internal Training:
- HCI Orientation
- All pertaining process procedures that relate to job function
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, and tools. The employee is required to frequently reach with hands and arms, manipulate parts in repetitive motions; stoop, kneel; and talk to hear.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
IMPORTANT:
If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: E-Verify, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.
Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.
Hughes Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Applicants apply online or in person
Hughes Circuits Inc.,
546 S. Pacific St
San Marcos, CA 92078
