Mechanical Quality Inspector
Location:
Shingle Springs, CA, US, 95682
Employment type:
Employee
Place of work:
Office
Offshore/Onshore:
Onshore
Job Purpose
The Mechanical Quality Inspector is responsible for inspecting machined and welded components to ensure they meet engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. This role performs in-process inspections, verifies quality documentation, completes inspection reports, and partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Purchasing to identify and resolve quality issues.
Salary Range:
$33.79 - $45.72
Job Description
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Perform and verify in-process inspections on machined, welded, production, and engineering components.
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Inspect parts using precision measurement and inspection equipment, including CMMs, optical comparators, Romer Arms, smart scopes, and non-contact measurement tools.
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Interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
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Apply dimensioning and tolerancing requirements in accordance with ASME/ANSI Y14.5.
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Verify material certificates, heat-treatment certificates, vendor inspection reports, and other quality documentation.
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Conduct shop-floor quality audits and communicate inspection results to Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and other stakeholders.
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Complete inspection reports, history logs, and required quality records accurately and on time.
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Identify quality concerns and support problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.
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Adjust priorities to support changing production schedules and customer requirements.
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Support inspection activities at other locations, including occasional travel to Davis, California, as needed.
You are meant for this job if:
- You have 3–5 years of Mechanical Quality Inspection experience or related hands-on experience in machining or welding.
- You have experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment.
- You have a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- You can read and interpret engineering drawings and apply ASME/ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing standards.
- You have strong attention to detail and can accurately maintain inspection records and quality documentation.
- You can clearly communicate inspection results and quality concerns to manufacturing personnel, managers, and technical teams.
- You are comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing/shop environment and adjusting to changing inspection priorities.
- You have basic data analysis and computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Skills
Data Analysis
Analysis and Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Date posted:
Nov 9, 2026
Requisition number:
20951
Nearest Major Market: Sacramento