Mechanical Inspector Level 2

6AM City, LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

P2P travel time pay

Travel reimbursement at gov't rate

Job summary

SQA Services is hiring a Quality Mechanical Source Inspector for Hartford, CT. The role is part-time, first shift, 20‑30 hours per week across 3–4 days. Mileage reimbursement and travel-pay time are provided, with standard US mileage at gov't rate and 50% travel-time pay.

ITAR compliance is required. Responsibilities include precision verifications on mechanical parts and assemblies, reading drawings, and ensuring conformance to specifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings and standards.
• Proficient in GD&T and validating dimensions using hand tools.
• Experience with certificates of conformance and inspection documentation.
• Ability to adapt to new technology and software.
• Excellent visual acuity to detect defects in complex products.
• Itar compliance is required.
• Willing to undergo a background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials.
• Inspect purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies for conformance to drawings.
• Perform surface plate inspection of first article, in-process, and lot samples when required.
• Utilize inspection equipment (micrometers, gauge blocks, indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, CMMs).
• Verify documentation packages to relevant standards.
• Classify defect types and verify rework during inspection.

Skills

Hands-on inspection

Read and interpret drawings

GD&T proficiency

Documentation experience

Adapt to new technology/software

Visual defect detection

ITAR compliance

Background check willing

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

CMMs

Profilometers

Optical comparators

Job description

Job Description

For more than 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on-demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors.

We’re hiring for a Quality Mechanical Source Inspector position in Hartford, CT. The schedule is for the first shift, part-time, 20 - 30 hours a week, 3-4 days per week. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Mileage reimbursement and p2p

50% hourly rate for any travel time (\"p2p\")

Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.725 per mile driven). Untaxed.

Responsibilities:

• Perform precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials


• Inspection may include, but is not limited to, purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications/drawings


• Perform surface plate inspection of the first article, in-process, and lot sample parts if required


• Utilize inspection equipment such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, profilometers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) if necessary


• Visual acuity and the ability to detect defects in highly complex products


• Verify documentation packages to industry/commodity-specific standards


• Classify defect types and verify rework conducted during the time of the inspection

Skills and 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., indicators, micrometers, calipers, height gauges).


• Experience with certificates of conformance and inspection documentation.


• Ability to adapt to new technology and software.


• Excellent visual acuity to detect defects in complex products


• Must be ITAR compliant


• Must be willing to undergo a background check

SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Must be ITAR compliant.

Must be ITAR compliant.

Company Description

Over 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on-demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors.

Over 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on-demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors.