Contract Mechanical Inspector – Precision QC (6 Months)

Energy Jobline ZR; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services is hiring a Quality Mechanical Inspector Level 2 for its Long Beach, CA operation on the first shift. This full-time contract role runs for six months, with Monday through Friday work.

You will perform precision inspections of machined rocket parts, read drawings, apply GD&T, and document findings to ensure compliance with engineering specifications. ITAR compliance and background check are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
• Strong ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry/commodity standards.
• Proficient in GD&T and validating dimensions (tolerances ≥.005”) using hand tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges).
• Ability to adapt to new technology and software.
• Excellent visual acuity to detect defects in complex products.
• Must be willing to undergo a background check.
• Must be ITAR compliant.

Responsibilities

• Support Receiving Department by performing inspections of machined rocket parts and associated documentation to reduce backlog of parts and paperwork.
• Perform detailed inspections—visual, dimensional, and physical—on components, assemblies, and raw materials throughout various production phases (including in-process, final, and first article) to verify compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Operate and utilize precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, gauge blocks, height gauges, and profilometers to validate part conformity.
• Conduct surface plate inspections and statistical lot sampling based on quality requirements.
• Apply sharp visual inspection skills to identify workmanship issues and product defects, including damage such as burrs, scratches, loose fasteners, dings, and inadequate edge distances.
• Identify and categorize nonconformities and confirm that corrective actions or rework has beenproperly executed.
• Receiving shipping documentation for accuracy, confirming part numbers, serial numbers, change notices, and destination data are correct.
• Assure appropriate packaging, preservation, and delivery handling upon receiving.

Skills

Experience with precision inspection

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T proficiency

Adaptability to new tech

Visual inspection accuracy

Background check willingness

ITAR compliance

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Profilometers

Dial indicators

Job description

SQA Services is hiring a Quality Mechanical Inspector Level 2 for its Long Beach, CA operation on the first shift. This full-time contract role runs for six months, with Monday through Friday work.

You will perform precision inspections of machined rocket parts, read drawings, apply GD&T, and document findings to ensure compliance with engineering specifications. ITAR compliance and background check are required.