Mechanical Quality Inspector@ St. Louis, MO (1099 Contractor)

ZipRecruiter; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a 1099 contractor for a mechanical inspection role in St. Louis. The job involves observing unloading processes, ensuring quality assurance, and documenting findings. Candidates should have experience in mechanical inspection, welding, and NDT. The role requires commuting to various locations in Missouri and may involve collaboration with experts from Italy.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Quality Assurance or Mechanical Inspection experience.
• Electrical skills for cable routing are preferable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Observe unloading at the end-client warehouse and ensure completeness.
• Record missing parts and compare checking list with packing list.
• Document inspection with detailed photos.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Mechanical Inspection

Welding

NDT

Electrical Skills

Education

Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Description

*THIS IS NOT A FULL TIME ROLE; IT'S A 1099 CONTRACTOR OPPORTUNITY*

Job Responsibilities: There are two shipments, phase 1 and phase 2. Please see attached for details, requirements, and scope for each phase.

1. Phase 1
   • Observe the unloading at the end-client warehouse, supposed to be indoor
   • Clients end customer will carry out the inspection by their own and decide how deep they check (e.g., count if all 66 gaskets are there or just check that the bag with gaskets is available)
   • Major task is to make sure that everything is complete
   • To record what has been checked by the end-client
   • To record any missing parts in time, so that we can contact our client in Italy
   • Compare the end-client checking list with the packing list
   • The final packing list will be available to us 15 days prior to arrival
   • The inspection/observation focus will be on the big steel parts/semi-assembled machinery parts
   • Detailed photo documentation is necessary
   • Finding list to be signed by both parties needs to be setup
2. Phase 2
   • An expert from Italy will join the final commissioning as an observer, providing assembly advice and monitoring the welding.
   • Depending on the duration, the expert from Italy may not stay the complete time in the US. In this case, the client is asking us to continue the observation.
   • Skill set: mechanical engineer
   • Welding experience / NDT knowledge
   • Electrical background for wiring and cable routing check
   • Most likely, Phase 2 starts in Q3/Q4

Industry Experience:

• At least 3 years of Quality Assurance or Mechanical Inspection experience
• Electrical skills for cable routing are preferable but not mandatory
• Mechanical/industrial engineering background
• Welding experience
• NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) experience

Inspection Products:

• Steel construction (final height 10-15m)
• Semi-assembled parts
• Accessories such as gaskets for assembly

Job Details:

• Job type: 1099 contract
• Project duration: varies within a 1099 contract
• Shift hours: up to 8 hours on-site during business hours (Mon-Fri), hours may vary
• Ability to commute to St. Louis, USA, and other MO areas after current project completion