Quality Inspector - Mechanical - Level 2 - Part-Time

ZipRecruiter; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of managed supplier quality services is seeking a Quality Mechanical Inspector for part-time work in the Midwest. The role involves conducting precision inspections and ensuring compliance with specifications. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mechanical inspection and a keen eye for quality.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
• Proficiency in GD&T and validating dimensions using hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct precision mechanical inspections at client suppliers.
• Perform verification of mechanical parts and materials.

Skills

Mechanical Inspection

Quality Assurance

Attention to Detail

Tools

Micrometers

Dial Indicators

CMMs

Job description

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 a Quality Mechanical Inspector position in Chicago, IL, and possibly other areas in the Midwest Region. The schedule is on first shift, part-time 1-2 days per week, Monday - Friday, on an as-needed basis. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct precision mechanical inspections at client suppliers in Chicago, IL, and other Midwest areas.
• Perform verification of mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials.
• Inspect purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications/drawings.
• Perform surface plate inspections of first articles, in-process, and lot sample parts as required.
• Utilize inspection equipment such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, profilometers, and CMMs.
• Maintain visual acuity to detect defects in highly complex products.
• Verify documentation packages according to industry/commodity standards.
• Classify defect types and verify rework conducted during inspections.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and standards.
• Proficiency in GD&T and validating dimensions (tolerances ≥.005”) using hand tools.
• Experience with certificates of conformance and inspection documentation.
• Adaptability to new technology and software.
• Excellent visual acuity for defect detection.

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