Precision Quality Inspector — 4-Day Week Onsite

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

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.