Quality Inspector - Final Inspection

Details matter.

And the final decision before a product ships matters most.

At Pacific Rubber & Packing, quality is not an afterthought; it’s a commitment. For more than 40 years, we’ve been a trusted single‑source provider of engineered sealing solutions, custom elastomers, and O‑ring products for industries where failure is not an option, including semiconductor, medical, aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy.

We’re looking for a Quality Inspector - Final Inspection in San Carlos, CA who understands that excellence lives in the details and takes pride in protecting quality right up to the moment our products leave our hands.

T he Role

As a Quality Inspector - Final Inspection, you are the final checkpoint between production and customer confidence. Your work ensures every product shipped meets exact specifications, workmanship standards, and quality expectations.

This is a hands-on inspection role in a manufacturing environment, focused specifically on final inspection prior to shipment. You’ll spend most of your day performing detailed dimensional and visual inspections using precision measurement tools. Your accuracy, consistency, and judgment directly protect our customers and our reputation.

What You’ll Do

• Perform final inspections of finished products prior to shipment.
• Verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Conduct detailed dimensional and visual inspections using precision tools, including:
• Accurately document inspection results and maintain complete quality records.
• Identify, segregate, and report non‑conforming material.
• Support containment and corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain focus and consistency while performing repetitive inspection tasks.
• Follow established quality procedures and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled inspection environment.

Who You Are

• You care deeply about accuracy and consistency.
• You’re methodical, patient, and highly detail‑oriented.
• You understand that small deviations can have big consequences.
• You’re comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team.
• You take pride in doing things right every time.

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with manual inspection and measurement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience performing final inspections prior to shipment.
• High attention to detail with the ability to remain focused during repetitive tasks.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) for documentation and reporting, or similar tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an ISO 9001 certified environment.
• Familiarity with structured quality systems and inspection documentation.
• Experience with CMM or Keyence inspection systems.
• Background in precision manufacturing, rubber, elastomers, or sealing products.

What We Offer

• This role offers competitive hourly compensation aligned with experience and scope, including base salary typically ranging from $25.00–$30.00
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9 paid holidays plus paid time off
• Work-Life Balance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Stable, full‑time employment in a safety‑focused, process‑driven environment
• Relevant industry backgrounds may include advanced manufacturing, semiconductor equipment, data center infrastructure, medical devices, pharma/biopharma equipment, or life sciences instrumentation.

This position is at‑will, meaning either you or Pacific Rubber & Packing may end employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable law.

Pacific Rubber & Packing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under federal, California, or Oregon law. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with the ADA, FEHA, and Oregon law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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