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[email protected] —Santa Fe Springs, CA
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Inspection Supervisor

[email protected]
Santa Fe Springs, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$35 - $55 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Manufacturing equipment maintenance
Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Spanish
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Schematics
Team supervision
Machine operation
High school diploma or GED
Mechanical drawings
Supervising experience
Attention to detail
Machining equipment
QA/QC
Pneumatic systems
Managing product quality assurance teams
Hydraulics
Process management
Failure analysis

Full Job Description

Inspection Supervisor

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Department: Quality / Machine Shop
Job Type: Full-Time | First Shift

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead our QA team and oversee quality processes in our manual and legacy machine shop. This role combines hands-on mechanical expertise with team leadership and process management. You will ensure all parts, assemblies, and machine maintenance work meet mechanical tolerances, safety standards, and production quality requirements.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, mentors a skilled QA team, and implements continuous improvement strategies to maintain high-quality standards across legacy machine tools, including mills, grinders, presses, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of QA inspectors and drive accountability for quality performance and compliance with mechanical tolerances.
Supervise inspection and quality assurance activities for all manual machine shop operations, including restoration, maintenance, and production of mechanical components.
Implement training and certifications as needed to maintain a highly skilled, flexible, and capable QA team.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring defects or mechanical failures and recommend or implement corrective and preventive actions.
Establish and maintain critical characteristic control for parts, assemblies, and maintenance procedures.
Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to improve processes, reduce defects, and ensure machine reliability.
Ensure QA documentation, inspection reports, and work records are accurate, traceable, and maintained.
Mentor and develop QA staff to improve technical skills, inspection accuracy, and understanding of mechanical tolerances.
Maintain a safe working environment, enforcing lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and confined space procedures.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; trade school or technical training preferred.
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in quality assurance, inspection, or mechanical maintenance in a manual or legacy machine shop environment.
At least 1+ year experience leading a small team or supervising QA staff.
Hands-on expertise with legacy machine tools, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Prior experience developing QA processes and inspection standards for mechanical or legacy equipment.
Experience with precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, gauges).
Familiarity with preventive maintenance procedures and reliability improvement initiatives.
Experience mentoring and developing QA inspectors or maintenance staff.
Strong computer skills for QA documentation and reporting or spreadsheets.
Ability to navigate fast-paced and changing environments while maintaining high quality standards.

Additional Requirements

Must be willing to work 1st shift: Monday – Friday.
Availability to work extended hours, overtime, and weekends as needed.
Must be able to lift 25–50 lbs. unassisted.
Ability to work in confined spaces and around manual machinery safely.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and mechanical quality.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience.
Overtime eligibility.
Health, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Opportunities for professional growth, mentoring, and leadership development.

Ideal Candidate

Experienced in managing QA operations in a manual/legacy machine shop environment.
Hands-on knowledge of mechanical systems and legacy machine tools.
Skilled leader, able to mentor staff, implement QA processes, and drive continuous improvement.
Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining high mechanical precision and quality standards.

Pay: $35.00 - $55.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

How many years of experience do you have in Quality Assurance or Inspection within a machine shop environment?
Do you have experience working with manual or legacy machine shop equipment (mills, grinders, presses, lathes, etc.)?
How many years of experience do you have supervising or leading Quality Inspectors or QA personnel?
Are you proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints, drawings, and schematics?

Experience:

Machine operation: 3 years (Required)
QA/QC: 3 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

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