Mechanical Inspector in Chesapeake

Energy Jobline ZR; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Motor & Contracting Co., Inc. in Hampton Roads, Virginia, seeks a Mechanical Inspector to perform independent peer inspections and verify drawings for manufactured components, ensuring accuracy and quality.

The role requires reading blueprints, using micrometers and calipers, and maintaining thorough paperwork. Candidates should be physically able to lift 50 pounds, stand long hours, and endure overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed, while communicating clearly and reliably.

Qualifications

• Experience using mechanical measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, scales).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and sketches.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent peer inspections.
• Verify as-found drawings for manufacturing.
• Accurately complete required paperwork.
• Perform various mechanical tasks when not carrying out inspections.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Work overtime, including weekends/holidays, as needed.
• Must communicate clearly and follow written/verbal instructions.

Skills

Measurement tools

Blueprint interpretation

Verbal & written communication

Job description

Electric Motor & Contracting Company, Inc., founded in 1960, is one of the largest independently owned repair facilities for electrical rotating machinery, pumps, and switchgear in the United States. We are conveniently located in Hampton Roads, Virginia, just miles from Virginia Beach and Norfolk.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Inspector.

Our company prides itself on:

• Maintaining a clean, state-of-the-art facility
• Providing quality service to our customers
• Employing and retaining great people
• Our shop is AIR CONDITIONED!!!

Job Description

• Responsible for independent peer inspections.
• Verify as-found component drawings for manufacturing.
• Accurately complete required paperwork.
• Perform various mechanical tasks when not carrying out inspections.
• Must be physically able to safely operate equipment, able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and capable of standing/stooping/kneeling for long periods of time.
• We are a service industry on call to our customers 24/7/265. To meet our customers’ needs, employees must be able to work overtime as needed, including extending hours outside of the assigned shift. This also includes weekends/holidays. Be willing and able to maintain availability and dependability.
• Must be a good communicator, have a positive attitude, able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience using mechanical measurement tools (micrometers, scales, vernier/dial calipers, etc.).
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from drawings, blueprints, and sketches.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be physically able to safely operate equipment, able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and capable of standing/stooping/kneeling for long periods of time.

NOTE: This position requires drug and background screening.

Why Join Electric Motor & Contracting Co., Inc.?

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• A supportive and safety-conscious work environment.
• Career growth opportunities within the company.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.

Electric Motor & Contracting Co., Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Company Description

EMC's greatest asset is our skilled people. These employees are skilled in rebuilding and re-manufacturing rotating electrical & mechanical equipment. We have approximately 275 full time employees on the payroll, their areas of expertise are: motor winders, motor mechanics, machinists, engineers (electrical and mechanical), quality assurance technicians, switchgear technicians, field service technicians (switchgear, vibration analysis, infrared scanning, laser alignment, troubleshooting and repair of marine and industrial systems), administrative, sales and management personnel.

Company Description

EMC's greatest asset is our skilled people. These employees are skilled in rebuilding and re-manufacturing rotating electrical & mechanical equipment. We have approximately 275 full time employees on the payroll, their areas of expertise are: motor winders, motor mechanics, machinists, engineers (electrical and mechanical), quality assurance technicians, switchgear technicians, field service technicians (switchgear, vibration analysis, infrared scanning, laser alignment, troubleshooting and repair of marine and industrial systems), administrative, sales and management personnel.