Quality Inspector - Mechanical - Level 2

SQA Services, Inc.; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement at US gov't rate

50% hourly rate for any travel time

Job summary

A leading quality inspection provider in the San Fernando Valley is seeking a Quality Inspector for a 6-month full-time contract role. Responsibilities include conducting precision inspections on mechanical parts using specialized tools. Candidates must have 5+ years of inspection experience and U.S. citizenship. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $30.00/hr - $31.00/hr along with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Ability to adapt to new technology and software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct precision mechanical inspections at client supplier.
• Perform inspection verifications on mechanical parts.
• Utilize inspection equipment.

Skills

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

Excellent visual acuity to detect defects in complex products

Education

Associate's degree or higher in a related field

Tools

Micrometers

Gauge blocks

Dial indicators

Height gauges

Optical comparators

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $31.00/hr

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 a Quality Inspector position in the San Fernando Valley area. This is a 6-month contract position with potential for extension. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be conducting precision mechanical inspections at the client supplier in the San Fernando Valley area
• 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, and optical comparators
• 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
  
  
  
  

Required 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 (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
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience
• Certification in inspection techniques or GD&T is a plus
  
  
  
  

Note:

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. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.

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50% hourly rate for any travel time ("p2p")

Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.70 per mile driven). Untaxed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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