Quality Inspector - Mechanical - Level II 2nd Shift

Quality Inspector - Mechanical - Level II (Contract - 2nd Shift)

Only the first 25 applicants will receive a response.

This range is provided by SQA Services, Inc. Your pay will be based on your skills and experience. Talk with a recruiter to learn more.

$30.00/hr - $33.00/hr

SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services for more than 30 years. We offer audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries.

We are hiring a Quality Mechanical Inspector in Long Beach, CA. The schedule is for the second shift, full-time, 5 days per week. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity.

• Perform precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials.
• Work with the receiving department to burn down a backlog of machined rocket parts and paperwork.
• Inspect purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications and drawings.
• Perform first article, in-process, and lot sample surface plate inspections if required.
• Use visual acuity to detect defects in highly complex products.
• Verify documentation packages to industry/commodity-specific standards.
• Classify defect types and verify rework conducted during the inspection.

• 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 such as indicators, micrometers, calipers, and 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.

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

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. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Mileage compensation: $0.725 per mile driven.