Kairos Power
Quality Control Technician (Machining)
Alameda, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Location
- Alameda, CA
Alameda, California, United States - Experience
- Minimum of 7 years; or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
- Education
- High school diploma or GED required; technical training, apprenticeship, or an associate’s degree in metrology, manufacturing, machining, or a related field preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries not on the DOE general authorization list may not work in the facility unless the DOE issues an export control license to the company.
About the job
Performs complex dimensional inspections of precision-machined parts, fabricated components, and assemblies, and supports inspection planning and manufacturing quality for nuclear technology development.
What you'll do
- Plan and perform dimensional inspections; interpret drawings and GD&T, choose measurement methods, and create traceable inspection records.
- Program and operate dimensional measurement systems, assess results, and work with manufacturing to resolve discrepancies and improve inspection methods.
- Document nonconformances, support corrective actions and audits, and mentor other inspectors while following nuclear quality procedures.
What they ask for
- At least 7 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
- Advanced proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
- Proficiency with precision measurement instruments and programming and operating at least one advanced dimensional measurement system.
- Experience completing complex inspections independently and producing accurate, complete inspection documentation with minimal supervision.
Nice to have
- Associate’s degree in metrology, manufacturing, machining, or a related field; relevant technical training or apprenticeship.
- Experience with nuclear or other high-consequence hardware; in-machine probing; ERP systems; or relevant quality/GD&T certification.
Pay
$45-52 USD per hour (hourly range)
Tools
ASME Y14.5, CMMs, portable measurement arms, laser trackers, Verisurf, PolyWorks, PC-DMIS, ISO 9001
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