Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Electrical Quality Inspector - Temporary

Location: El Cajon, CA 
Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Pay Rate: $25.00/hour

About the RoleThis temporary role is ideal for an Electrical Inspection professional seeking to supplement our team during an employee leave. As a Quality Control Inspector II, you will work within our cable and connector manufacturing environment to ensure all materials and assemblies meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and compliance with customer, internal, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Receiving Inspection

• Perform incoming inspection of components, such as machined metal shells, connectors, wire reels, and cable spools.
• Conduct electrical testing on cable, wire, and electrically testable parts with approved procedures.
• Assess and verify quantities and visual quality of incoming parts against purchase orders and shipping documents.
• Review and validate supplier documentation (CoC, material/test certifications, reports, etc.).
• Authorize release of conforming materials to production and manage nonconforming material per established protocols.

Final Inspection

• Inspect in-house manufactured cable assemblies (terminated, molded, pressure-tested), connectors, machined components, and related assemblies for conformance.
• Execute electrical and dimensional testing per test reports, inspection plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Review product against customer/end-user specifications, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD, internal drawings, and contractual requirements.
• Audit production and QA documentation for completeness, traceability, and correctness.
• Record and report inspection results, supporting investigations and corrective action recommendations where necessary.

General

• Accurately read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications for cables, connectors, and precision components.
• Operate and maintain a range of test and measurement equipment (HIPOT testers, Megger, multimeters, calipers, tape measures, etc.).
• Ensure equipment calibration and suitability for all inspection/testing activities.
• Identify, document, and segregate defects; support repair/rework activities as required.
• Digitally scan and organize Quality documentation per company retention standards.
• Assist Quality Assurance with additional tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing inspection, specifically with cable assemblies, connectors, or precision/electrical components.
• Electrical inspection experience in a manufacturing environment is essential .
• Proficient in using electrical test equipment (HIPOT, Megger, multimeters) and dimensional tools (calipers, tape measures).
• Able to interpret drawings, schematics, purchase orders, and QA documentation.
• Basic computer literacy (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel); able to scan and manage digital records.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and independent problem-solving skills.
• Must be local to the El Cajon, CA area and able to reliably commute for an onsite role.

Key Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of quality control and inspection principles for electronics manufacturing.
• Capable of selecting and adapting standard procedures to varied inspection tasks.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work under general supervision.
• Effective communicator; able to escalate issues as appropriate and work collaboratively within a team.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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