Quality Inspector

Astro Pak is seeking a Quality Inspector to support our Cleanroom team by inspecting customer hardware, reviewing documentation, and verifying that processed products meet company and customer requirements. Your attention to detail will help ensure finished work is accurate, complete, and ready for release.

If you enjoy hands-on work, organized processes, and identifying issues before they reach the customer, this role offers an opportunity to build your experience in quality inspection within a controlled production environment.

This is an onsite position at our Downey, CA facility, with a regular schedule of Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

What You’ll Do

• Perform final inspections of routine finished items to verify conformance with Astro Pak and customer requirements.
• Generate Certificates of Conformance using established company processes.
• Inspect incoming materials and customer hardware against applicable standards, as directed.
• Perform in-process inspections and assist with internal quality audits.
• Use calipers, gauges, and other inspection equipment to evaluate materials and finished work.
• Prepare, review, and present quality documentation to customer representatives.
• Identify quality concerns and take or support appropriate corrective action.
• Assist with corrective action responses and improvements to the Quality Management System.
• Manage multiple inspection and documentation priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Support technicians and share knowledge to help the team achieve departmental goals.
• Follow all training, quality, safety, compliance, and applicable U.S. export control requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Up to 2 years of quality control and documentation experience in a controlled production environment preferred; prior experience is not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and customers from varied backgrounds and experience levels.
• Initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.
• Ability to meet applicable requirements under U.S. export control laws.

Schedule & Overtime

This position requires flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, and occasional call-ins on short notice. Approximately 10–20% overtime is expected.

Work Environment

You will work in a cleanroom and production setting where conditions may include moving mechanical equipment, moderate noise with occasional louder periods, and wet or humid indoor areas. Work may also involve exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, chemicals, and strong odors. Following established safety procedures is essential.

Salary and Benefits: 

• The pay for this position has a base hourly pay rate of $20-$21. The actual pay will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location.
• In addition to highly employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans, Astro Pak offers competitive retirement savings and 401k plans, flexible spending, family leave, training and paid time off.

Apply today to help the Astro Pak Cleanroom team deliver work that meets our quality standards and customer expectations.