Travel-Ready Quality Mechanical Inspector - 1st Shift

Sqaservices; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services is seeking a Quality Mechanical Inspector to support the Midwest with first‑shift, full‑time hours on a 3‑month contract. The role emphasizes precision inspection of mechanical parts, GD&T conformance, and drawing interpretation to ensure tight tolerances are met.

You will travel across Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin, with travel accommodations provided, collaborating with receiving and inspection teams to clear backlogs and ensure quality at every stage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and GD&T.
• Proficiency with inspection tools and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Collaborate with receiving to reduce backlog of parts and paperwork.
• Verify conformance to drawings, standards, and documentation; perform surface plate inspections.
• Classify defects and verify rework during inspections; ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Precision inspection

GD&T

Reading drawings

CMM experience

Visual inspection

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or higher in related field

Certification in inspection techniques or GD&T

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Indicators

Surface plates

CMM

Job description

SQA Services is seeking a Quality Mechanical Inspector to support the Midwest with first‑shift, full‑time hours on a 3‑month contract. The role emphasizes precision inspection of mechanical parts, GD&T conformance, and drawing interpretation to ensure tight tolerances are met.

You will travel across Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin, with travel accommodations provided, collaborating with receiving and inspection teams to clear backlogs and ensure quality at every stage.