Mechanical Quality Inspector

Mykelly; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

Onsite role

Job summary

Mykelly in Shingle Springs, CA, seeks a Mechanical Quality Inspector to ensure precision in machined and welded components for underwater technology systems. On-site role with a 1-year contract, four 10-hour shifts, and a 4-day workweek.

Responsibilities include in-process inspections, GD&T interpretation, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to uphold strict quality standards. Requires strong metrology skills and at least 3 years of hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical quality inspection, machining, welding, or a closely related manufacturing trade.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on optical comparator experience required.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical metrology and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and mechanical inspection tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Experience inspecting machined and/or welded components.
• Strong understanding of dimensional accuracy, tolerances, and manufacturing quality requirements.
• Ability to identify defects, document findings, and communicate inspection results effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process mechanical inspections on precision-machined and welded components.
• Use optical comparators, micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Conduct shop-floor quality audits to identify defects, dimensional inconsistencies, and potential manufacturing concerns.
• Inspect materials and manufactured parts to ensure they meet quality and engineering requirements.
• Review and verify supporting documentation, including material certifications and vendor inspection reports.
• Document inspection findings and communicate nonconforming conditions clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, product engineering, and purchasing teams to address quality concerns.
• Support ongoing improvements in product quality, inspection accuracy, and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain accurate inspection records while following established quality and safety procedures.

Skills

GD&T

Metrology

Inspection

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measuring instruments

Tools

Optical comparator

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Mechanical Quality Inspector | Shingle Springs, CA | $26–$30/hr

4-Day Workweek | Advanced Manufacturing | Cutting-Edge Underwater Technology

Are you an experienced Mechanical Quality Inspector who takes pride in precision, accuracy, and ensuring every component meets the highest standards?

We’re looking for a detail-oriented inspector to join a leading designer and manufacturer of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) in Shingle Springs, CA. You’ll play an important role in ensuring the quality of precision-machined and welded components used in advanced underwater technology.

If you’re skilled with precision measuring equipment, understand GD&T, and have hands-on experience using an optical comparator, this could be an excellent opportunity to put your expertise to work!

Position Details

• Location: Shingle Springs, CA (100% onsite)

• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM

• Pay: $26–$30/hour, based on experience

• Employment Type: 1-year contract with potential for extension

• Workweek: Four 10-hour shifts, with Fridays off!

Why You’ll Want This Opportunity

• Enjoy a 4-day workweek! Work Monday through Thursday and have a three-day weekend.

• Work with innovative technology. Support the manufacturing of sophisticated underwater robotic vehicles.

• Put your precision inspection skills to work. Inspect machined and welded components where accuracy and quality matter.

• Be part of a collaborative manufacturing team. Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality professionals.

• Keep building your technical expertise. Apply your knowledge of GD&T, metrology, and mechanical inspection in a specialized manufacturing environment.

• Potential for continued employment. Start with a one-year assignment with the possibility of extension.

What You’ll Do

As a Mechanical Quality Inspector, you’ll ensure manufactured components meet engineering specifications, dimensional requirements, and established quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform in-process mechanical inspections on precision-machined and welded components.

• Use optical comparators, micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy.

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.

• Conduct shop-floor quality audits to identify defects, dimensional inconsistencies, and potential manufacturing concerns.

• Inspect materials and manufactured parts to ensure they meet quality and engineering requirements.

• Review and verify supporting documentation, including material certifications and vendor inspection reports.

• Document inspection findings and communicate nonconforming conditions clearly and accurately.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, product engineering, and purchasing teams to address quality concerns.

• Support ongoing improvements in product quality, inspection accuracy, and manufacturing processes.

• Maintain accurate inspection records while following established quality and safety procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical quality inspection, machining, welding, or a closely related manufacturing trade.

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on optical comparator experience required.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical metrology and precision measuring instruments.

• Experience using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and mechanical inspection tools.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications.

• Experience inspecting machined and/or welded components.

• Strong understanding of dimensional accuracy, tolerances, and manufacturing quality requirements.

• Ability to identify defects, document findings, and communicate inspection results effectively.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.

• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with manufacturing and engineering personnel.

• Ability to reliably commute to Shingle Springs, CA.