Precision Mechanical Source Inspector

SQA Services; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Travel time compensation

Job summary

SQA Services in Zeeland, MI is seeking a Quality Mechanical Source Inspector to join our on-site team. This role focuses on precision inspections of mechanical parts, assemblies, and materials, with strong GD&T and documentation skills.

The position runs during standard business hours, about 30–40 hours per week, with travel time compensation and mileage reimbursement. A strong eye for quality and experience with inspection tools is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret 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.
• Comfortable using electronic tablets to record data.

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

Precision inspection

GD&T proficiency

Reading drawings

Documentation

Visual acuity

Tablet data entry

Education

Associate degree or higher

GD&T certification (preferred)

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Optical comparators

Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

Electronic tablets

Job description

SQA Services in Zeeland, MI is seeking a Quality Mechanical Source Inspector to join our on-site team. This role focuses on precision inspections of mechanical parts, assemblies, and materials, with strong GD&T and documentation skills.

The position runs during standard business hours, about 30–40 hours per week, with travel time compensation and mileage reimbursement. A strong eye for quality and experience with inspection tools is essential.