Title: PCBA Quality Inspector
Location: Irvine, CA
Position Type: Contract to Hire
Pay Range: $27-$30/HR
Schedule: Monday-Thursday – 4/10 schedule

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform precision visual and tool-assisted inspection of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) at incoming, in-process, and final manufacturing stages.
  

• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) according to AS9102 or similar standards for both supplied and manufactured/assembled parts.
  

• Review and verify all necessary documentation and records, including work orders, Device History Records, engineering change orders, customer specifications, BOMs, wire lists, ECOs, and drawings.
  

• Utilize inspection hand tools and measurement devices (such as calipers and micrometers) to confirm product dimensions and specifications.
  

• Operate or review output from inspection equipment such as AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) and 3D X-ray (training can be provided if needed).
  

• Accurately document inspection results and complete quality reports.
  

• Make decisions to release or hold products from shipment based on inspection outcomes.
  

• Communicate with production teams, engineers, and quality staff to explain findings and assist with resolving manufacturing or quality issues.
  

• Maintain a clean and organized inspection work area.
  

• Participate in quality or process improvement meetings as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience in quality inspection within a technical electronics manufacturing environment, specifically with PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly).
  

• Demonstrated experience performing First Article Inspections (AS9102 or equivalent standard) is required.
  

• Experience or certification in IPC-A-610 is a plus; candidates without IPC-A-610 can be trained upon hiring.
  

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, BOMs, wire lists, ECOs, and test instructions—all in English.
  

• Experience with or willingness to learn AOI and 3D X-ray inspection equipment (preferred but not required).
  

• Proficiency in using standard inspection tools and hand measurement devices.
  

• Ability to clearly communicate findings to personnel at all organizational levels and work collaboratively to resolve issues.
  

• Capable of creating written quality reports and maintaining accurate inspection records.
  

• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.

BENEFITS
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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. Visit https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits 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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