Quality Inspector Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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Quality Inspector I

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

Typical duties include but are not limited to: Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections using precision tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.)...

Quality Inspector

  • Newcastle, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Newcastle, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 10 days ago

The Quality Inspector I position is responsible for inspecting all incoming and outgoing products, services requirements, and inspection requests....

Construction Inspector II

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 10 days ago

American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification (Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant...

Onsite Representative / QAQC Inspector - Heavy Civil

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 13 days ago

Onsite Representative / QAQC Inspector - Heavy Civil McMillen, Inc. is looking for an Onsite Representative / QAQC Inspector - Heavy Civil to join our Construction Management - Heavy Civil team to support...

Construction Inspector (SCA) - Military Services Group

  • Fort Lewis, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Fort Lewis, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 21 days ago

Requisition ID: 108504 Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health...

Source Inspector

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

Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 Report inspection findings directly to the customer via a web-based platform What You Bring: Experience performing First Article Inspections...

ICC Special Inspector - Construction

  • Tukwila, WA (20 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (20 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

ICC Special Inspector Tukwila, Washington Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the worlds top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an ICC Special Inspector...

Construction QC/QA Inspector

  • Tukwila, WA (20 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (20 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

QC / QA Inspector to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc....

Senior Mechanical Construction Inspector

  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 45+ 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....

Senior Construction Inspector

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 60+ days ago

Assist in project closeout including punch list development and verification, record drawing reviews, and final inspections....

CEI Inspector II - Lacey, WA

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

Short Description Bowman has an opportunity for a CEI Inspector II to join our team in Lacey, WA....

Quality Inspector II

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

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

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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
28.7%
High School or GED
24.6%
Associate's Degree
16.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.0%
Master's Degree
11.1%
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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