Quality Inspector - 1st/2nd Shift

Socket.dev; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 38,573,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services is seeking a Quality Inspector Level 2 in Hawthorne, CA for a 2‑month contract. You will support first and second shifts, performing detailed visual and dimensional inspections with a range of precision tools. Strong GD&T knowledge and experience with borescopes are required.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and readiness to learn new techniques and ERP software. ITAR compliance and background checks are prerequisites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry standards.
• Hands-on experience with borescopes.
• Proficient in GD&T and validating dimensions.
• Ability to adapt to new technology and software.
• Excellent visual acuity to detect defects in complex products.
• Must be willing to undergo a background check.
• Must be ITAR compliant.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections with visual skills (identify FOD, damage, burrs, defects).
• Proficiency with standard precision measurement tools listed above.
• Interpret basic drawings/blueprints (material specs, parts lists, dimensions).
• Demonstrate GD&T knowledge (Mechanical II level).
• Basic computer skills including typing and file uploads.
• Maintain 100% inspection accuracy with high daily throughput.
• Learn and apply XRF material identification techniques (training provided).
• Learn and navigate the WARP ERP system (training provided).

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Reading drawings

GD&T knowledge

Detail oriented

Tools

Borescope

Calipers

Pin gauges

Micrometers

Digital thickness gauges

Comparators

Eye loupes

Feeler gauges

Job description

For nearly 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors.

We’re hiring for aQuality InspectorLevel 2position inHawthrone, CA. This is an opportunity in which you will be supporting the first & second shift on a 2 month contract at full time hours. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed inspections-visual skills (identifying FOD, damage, burrs, and similar defects)
• Proficiency with standard precision measurement tools: Borescope, calipers, pin gages, micrometers, digital thickness gages, comparators, eye loupes, and feeler picks/gauge.
• Basic drawing/blueprint interpretation skills (material specs, parts lists, dimensions, notes)
• Standard GD&T knowledge (Mechanical II level)
• Basic computer proficiency, including typing, system navigation, and file/image uploads
• Strong attention to detail and ability to sustain 100% inspection accuracy across high daily throughput
• Ability to learn and apply XRF material identification techniques (training provided)
• Ability to learn and navigate the WARP ERP system (training provided)

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands‑on quality inspection experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry/commodity standards.
• Hands on experience with borescopes.
• Proficient in GD&T and validating dimensions preferred
• Ability to adapt to new technology and software.
• Excellent visual acuity to detect defects in complex products.
• Must be willing to undergo a background check.
• Must be ITAR compliant.

SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles.