Quality Control Inspector

Short Description

You are a detail-oriented individual who accurately performs inspection and test activities for custom manufactured equipment as well as supporting turbo-expander production in an ISO-9001 manufacturing environment. You are looking to start or further your career with a company that is a world market leader in expander technology used in sustainable turbomachinery solutions like geothermal power, waste heat to power, energy storage, solar power and hydrogen processes. You are a self-starter with a positive make-happen attitude. You can handle multiple tasks and are a team player.

The compensation range for this position is $25.68 to $39.54 hourly. Atlas Copco provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, tuition assistance, referral bonus and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.
Your day-to-day

What you will own/improve:

Individual inspection activities for individual manufactured parts including:

• Dimensional inspections of vendor received parts and in house manufactured parts using basic hand metrology tools and CMM
• Positive material identification inspections o Dimensional and weld inspections for skid bases and weldments
• Visual and liquid penetrant weld inspections
• Paint inspections

Your skills and experience

What you already know:

• You have mechanical aptitude that will help you gain the general technical knowledge to test and inspect machined and welded components, with hand tools and other non-destructive test methods such as visual and liquid penetrant tests.
• You have technical writing skills that will help you generate non-conformance reports and disposition repair orders

Physical Requirements/Essential Functions:

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• You will be enrolled in a Radiation Safety and Protection Program in order to perform positive material identification.

Equipment Used

• Small and medium sized hand tools forklifts cranes ladders and pallet jacks lifting equipment such as shackles cables and ropes creepers, carts
• Personal Protection Equipment such as safety glasses, safety clothing and safety boots

Essential Physical Tasks

• Ability to Stand, squat, climb, reach outward and overhead, kneel, bend and reach into large housings

Your location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Santa Maria CA, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration
Why it is great to work with us

Reports to:

This role reports to the Quality Control Supervisor. You will be a member of a team of 6 people.

What you will learn:

• SAP, Enovia, Wiki, SharePoint
• Codes, standards and specifications applicable to turbo-expanders.

Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC is located on the beautiful Central Coast of California. We manufacture a wide range of Turbo Expanders and equipment that support sustainable resources. Locally our facility is a California Certified Green Business. Our Think GREEN Initiative has reduced our landfill impact significantly by implementing ambitious recycling programs and reduced our carbon footprint.

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long-term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act - we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

Visit the Atlas Copco website

Company: Atlas Copco Group

Functional area: Quality Location: United States City: Santa Maria CA On-site/remote: On-Site Brand: Atlas Copco Company Name: Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC Date of Posting: May 21, 2026 Last day to apply: June 3, 2026