Full-Time

Quality Control Inspector 2

Brasstech

Brasstech

51-200 employees

Solid-brass fixtures for kitchens and baths

Compensation Overview

$18.65 - $25.03/hr

Orange, CA, USA

In Person

Associate's

Category
Manufacturing Quality & Test (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Associate’s degree preferred but not required
  • 2 – 4 years experience as a Quality Inspector
  • Experience reading blueprints
  • Knowledge of measurements and precision measuring tools
  • Basic computer skills (Word and Excel)
  • Good oral and written communication in basic English
Responsibilities
  • Inspects incoming materials against color standards
  • Verifies that product is free of visual defects
  • Interprets engineering blueprints and drawings
  • Performs dimensional inspection of incoming product according to drawings and inspection plans
  • Completes quality inspection reports including non-conforming material reports
  • Performs 1st Article inspection
  • Notifies the production supervisor of quality issues and non-conformances
  • Identifies and segregates non-conforming material
  • Performs housekeeping activities in the production area
  • Adheres to and promotes all company safety rules and requirements

Newport Brass (formerly Brasstech) designs and manufactures solid-brass fixtures for kitchens and baths, continuing a legacy of craftsmanship since 1989. Its products are assembled in-house by experienced workers and finished with hand-applied finishes, ensuring durability and a timeless look. The company focuses on enduring materials and careful construction, offering fixtures that emphasize permanence, provenance, and purpose rather than short-lived trends. Newport Brass differentiates itself through solid brass construction, in-house craftsmanship, a curated palette of finishes, and Southern California roots that blend coastal elegance with American resilience. The goal is to provide fixtures that endure for generations, combining heritage with sophisticated design for architects, designers, and homeowners.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1987

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Delta Faucet's February 10, 2026 realignment promises broader scale and shared systems.
  • Newport Brass product pages still list Brasstech accessories in February 2026, preserving demand.
  • The 2026 transition simplifies ordering, model numbers, and repair parts for distributors.

What critics are saying

  • Delta Faucet discontinued the Brasstech brand in 2026, erasing standalone identity.
  • Ginger ended in 2025; Brasstech transitions in 2026, signaling portfolio shrinkage.
  • Masco's 2026 integration charges and brand consolidation threaten jobs and local autonomy.

What makes Brasstech unique

  • Brasstech built luxury kitchen and bath fixtures under Newport Brass and Ginger heritage.
  • In 2026, Delta Faucet folded Brasstech into Newport Brass, widening premium assortments.
  • Brasstech's UPC continuity and rolling packaging transition preserved dealer compatibility.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Company News

International Bath and Tile
Nov 13th, 2023
Brand Spotlight: Newport Brass

In 2002, Masco Corporation acquired Brasstech, Inc. from the Escalette family.