Precision Mechanical Source Inspector - 30-40h/wk in Mobile

SQA Services; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Travel time compensation

Job summary

SQA Services in Mobile, AL is hiring a Quality Mechanical Source Inspector to verify precision components against drawings and GD&T requirements. The role operates during standard business hours, approximately 30–40 hours per week, with on-site inspections.

You will use micrometers, CMMs, height gauges, and other equipment to inspect parts, document results, and ensure conformance. An Associate degree or higher is preferred; travel time is compensated and mileage is reimbursed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
• 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.
• 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

GD&T

Reading drawings

Mechanical inspection

Quality documentation

Inspection tools

Tablets data entry

Visual inspection

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree

GD&T certification

Tools

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Height gauges

CMMs

Optical comparators

Profilometers

Gauge blocks

Calipers

Job description

SQA Services in Mobile, AL is hiring a Quality Mechanical Source Inspector to verify precision components against drawings and GD&T requirements. The role operates during standard business hours, approximately 30–40 hours per week, with on-site inspections.

You will use micrometers, CMMs, height gauges, and other equipment to inspect parts, document results, and ensure conformance. An Associate degree or higher is preferred; travel time is compensated and mileage is reimbursed.