Quality Control Technician (Machining)
Kairos PowerAlameda, Canada
Full Time
Posted September 24, 2026
$120k - $179k· Est.
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
Kairos Power is seeking a highly skilled, self-directed Quality Control Technician to perform complex inspections of precision-machined parts, fabricated components, and assemblies supporting nuclear technology development and manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently plan, prioritize, and execute complex dimensional inspections, taking ownership from initial drawing review through completion of inspection records and communication of results.
- Inspect precision-machined parts, fabricated components, and assemblies for dimensional, geometric, and visual conformance to approved drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.
- Develop and maintain inspection plans, measurement strategies, and reports that clearly identify acceptance criteria, inspection methods, and required records.
- Interpret complex GD&T requirements, establish appropriate datum reference frames, and select measurement methods suited to feature tolerances, part geometry, and required accuracy.
- Develop, validate, and execute inspection programs using applicable equipment, such as CMMs, portable measurement arms, and laser trackers.
- Align 3D CAD models and measurement data to specified drawing datums, ensuring alignment methods accurately represent design requirements.
- Evaluate fixturing, accessibility, temperature, part condition, and measurement uncertainty when establishing inspection methods and assessing results.
- Support development and validation of in-machine probing routines for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining centers, including correlation with independent inspection methods where required.
- Partner with manufacturing to validate setups, evaluate process capability, and troubleshoot dimensional discrepancies.
- Perform inspections supporting nuclear quality requirements with disciplined adherence to approved procedures, required hold points, traceability, and documentation controls.
- Verify drawing and model revisions, component identification, and measurement equipment calibration status before performing inspections.
- Recognize ambiguous requirements, questionable measurements, and potential nonconformances; pause affected inspection or acceptance activities and escalate for resolution.
- Document nonconformances objectively and preserve relevant measurement data. Verify acceptance only within assigned authority and after required dispositions or approvals are complete.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to investigate root causes, implement corrective actions, and verify their effectiveness.
- Provide design-for-inspectability feedback during design reviews, including recommendations on datum schemes, tolerances, inspection access, and measurement methods.
- Maintain high inspection throughput through effective preparation, programming, sequencing, and coordination. Communicate workload constraints and schedule risks early.
- Improve inspection efficiency by developing repeatable methods, reusable programs, and appropriate gauging or fixtures while preserving measurement reliability.
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor for other inspectors, supporting training, troubleshooting, and consistency in inspection practices.
- Support internal, customer, and external audits by providing complete inspection records and clearly explaining inspection methods and results.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and protect inspection equipment from damage or misuse.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; technical training, apprenticeship; an associate’s degree in metrology, manufacturing, machining, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in dimensional inspection, precision manufacturing quality control, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience independently completing complex inspections and producing complete, accurate inspection documentation with minimal supervision.
- Advanced proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
- Proficiency with precision measurement instruments, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, and surface plates.
- Demonstrated proficiency programming and operating at least one advanced dimensional measurement system, such as a CMM, portable measurement arm, or laser tracker.
- Experience with dimensional inspection software such as Verisurf, PolyWorks, PC-DMIS, or comparable software. Experience with Romer arms and laser trackers preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of machining processes, fixturing, and manufacturing variation.
- Experience inspecting complex geometries, tight-tolerance features, large components, or assemblies with challenging datum relationships.
- Experience working within a controlled quality management system with formal inspection, traceability, and nonconformance requirements.
- Experience inspecting nuclear components or other high-consequence hardware in aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
- Experience with in-machine probing software and inspection routines for multiaxis machining centers preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems, digital inspection records, first article inspection reports, and audit support preferred.
- Relevant certification, such as ASQ Certified Quality Inspector, Certified Quality Technician, or GD&T certification, preferred.
- Occasional overtime, weekend work, and schedule flexibility.
- Occasional nonstandard workweek hours.
- Occasional second-shift assignments beginning at 4:30 p.m. local time.
- Occasional extended hours to support critical project and manufacturing milestones.
- The hourly range for this position is $45-52 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.
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Benefits & Perks
- We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
- Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.
- Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810
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