Quality Inspector
ASTRO PAK LLC · Downey, California, United States · onsite
Astro Pak is the nation's leading precision cleaning and passivation contractor specializing in on-site cleaning of high purity gas and fluid systems, as well as precision cleaning of components and hardware at the company’s Cleanroom facilities. Astro Pak provides services to over 15 sectors including: Data Centers, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and other selected Industrial markets. The company, founded in 1959, has performed on-site precision chemical cleaning in every State of the Union as well as several projects in Asia, Canada, continental Europe, England, Ireland and Mexico.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations
Astro Pak is an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Astro Pak takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Astro Pak provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities and for other needs protected by applicable law. If you need an accommodation to complete an application or participate in the interview process, please contact talent@astropak.com . Please do not include medical information in your application. Requesting an accommodation will not negatively affect your consideration for employment.