Quality Inspector Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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Quality Inspector

  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Having the ability to perform first article inspections as well as filling out the appropriate paperwork required by the customer. Computer and math skills are important....

Quality Inspector - Mechanical- Level 2- Aerospace- Part-Time

  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Proficient in GD&T and validating dimensions (tolerances.005) using hand tools (e.g., indicators, micrometers, calipers, height gauges)....

Aerospace CMM Inspector

  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Complete First Article Inspections to AS9102 and company/contractual requirements. Provide First Article buy-offs for machined, sheet metal, and assembled parts....

Senior Mechanical Construction Inspector

  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Senior Mechanical Construction Inspector to work on major water-related infrastructure projects primarily within the Seattle Metropolitan area....

Quality Inspector

  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Perform inspections using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, CMM, height gauges) Complete First Article Inspections (AS9102) Document approvals and report...

Production Team Partner - Garment Inspector & Hanger - UniFirst

  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Our Production Team is Kind of a Big Deal! UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Team Partner to join our UniFirst Family. As a Team Partner in the Pre-Tunnel Inspection...

Inspector

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 8 days ago

Once trained and certifications obtained, field inspectors can advance to various management roles throughout other departments....

Building Inspector - Electrical

  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago

ICC Building Inspector certification is also required within 12 months of hire....

Inspector/Packer

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 8 days ago

Position: Inspector/Packer Reports To: Production Supervisor Summary: The mission of the Packer is to quickly and efficiently pack quality bottles that come off of our Extrusion Blow Molding and Stretch...

Quality Inspector II

  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 9 days ago

Determines and utilizes appropriate inspection methods and instruments (micrometers, height gauges, air gauges, radius gauges, calipers, CMM, etc.) to complete in-process and final inspection of machined...

Building Inspector - Electrical

  • Renton, WA (18 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Renton, WA (18 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 9 days ago

ICC Building Inspector certification is also required within 12 months of hire....

Transportation Engineer 3 - Track Inspector

  • Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 10 days ago

OR Currently certified by the Federal Railroad Administration as a Track Inspector....

Vehicle Inspector

  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 16 days ago

About Us ADESA, a Carvana owned company, currently operating over 50 locations throughout the US. Our Auto Auctions, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair...

I-Inspector

  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 16 days ago

Complete First Article inspection reports per AS9102....

Construction Observers/Inspectors (Various Levels)

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 17 days ago

May work independently or as member of a team under the supervision of a Senior Observer/Inspector....

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Salary for Quality Inspector Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Inspectors in Tacoma, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
28.5%
High School or GED
24.8%
Associate's Degree
16.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.0%
Master's Degree
11.0%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Inspectors in Tacoma, WA
None
43.9%
2-4 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
14.4%
1-2 years
10.9%
4-6 years
9.5%
10+ years
0.7%
8-10 years
0.7%



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