Inspector

FlexTrades is hiring experienced Inspectors for nationwide project-based manufacturing assignments supporting electronics production and quality operations.

This role is designed for inspectors with active IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications who have hands-on experience inspecting PCBs, PCBAs and CCAs. Candidates should be comfortable working under magnification, evaluating high-density surface mount assemblies and identifying solder and component defects against established acceptance criteria.

Position Overview

The Inspector will perform detailed visual inspections of electronic assemblies using IPC-A-610 standards and customer-specific requirements.

This position requires experience inspecting small components and fine-pitch assemblies, recognizing acceptable and defective solder conditions, documenting nonconformances and maintaining accurate inspection records within an ESD-controlled manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect surface mount circuit boards using IPC-A-610 standards
• Apply customer-specific inspection and acceptance requirements
• Perform detailed visual inspections using microscopes at 20x magnification or greater
• Inspect solder joints for acceptable and defective conditions
• Verify component placement
• Inspect assemblies for exposed copper
• Identify scratches and other surface defects
• Inspect conformal coating and other applicable quality characteristics
• Review inspection documents and drawings
• Review photographs and established acceptance criteria
• Identify and document defects and nonconforming conditions
• Separate accepted and rejected units based on inspection results
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation
• Use microscopes, tweezers, computers and inspection tools
• Work within an ESD-controlled manufacturing environment
• Follow cleanroom requirements
• Follow foreign object debris control requirements

Qualifications

• Active IPC-A-610 certification
• Active J-STD-001 certification
• Experience inspecting PCBs, PCBAs or CCAs in a manufacturing environment
• Experience inspecting high-density surface mount circuit boards
• Experience working with small electronic components including 0402 components or smaller
• Ability to recognize acceptable and defective solder conditions
• Understanding of lead-free solder characteristics
• Understanding of tin-lead solder characteristics
• Experience using microscopes for electronic inspection
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inspecting fine-pitch electronic assemblies

About FlexTrades

FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers maintain production, improve quality and complete critical projects by providing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.

Apply Today

If you have active IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications and experience inspecting complex electronic assemblies, apply today to join FlexTrades as an Inspector.