Part-Time Quality Mechanical Inspector | GD&T & CMM

Sqaservices; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

SQA Services in San Jose, CA is seeking a Quality Mechanical Source Inspector for the first shift. This part-time role offers 20–25 hours per week across 2–3 days, on an as-needed basis.

You will inspect mechanical parts and assemblies for conformance to drawings and standards, using micrometers, CMMs, and other gage tools. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of hands-on inspection experience, strong GD&T skills, and the ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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.
• Experience with certificates of conformance and inspection documentation.
• Associate's degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Certification in inspection techniques or GD&T is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials.
• Inspection may include 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).
• Verify documentation packages to industry/commodity-specific standards.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T

Hand-on inspection

Documentation familiarity

Quality standards

Education

Associate degree or higher

Equivalent experience

Certification in inspection techniques or GD&T (plus)

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

CMMs

Dial indicators

Job description

SQA Services in San Jose, CA is seeking a Quality Mechanical Source Inspector for the first shift. This part-time role offers 20–25 hours per week across 2–3 days, on an as-needed basis.

You will inspect mechanical parts and assemblies for conformance to drawings and standards, using micrometers, CMMs, and other gage tools. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of hands-on inspection experience, strong GD&T skills, and the ability to read drawings.