Mechanical Inspector - 2nd Shift

Calmax TechnologySanta Clara, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Calmax Technology, Inc., a Silicon Valley leader in manufacturing and assemblies, is seeking a Mechanical Inspector for its 2nd shift in Santa Clara, CA. The company manufactures precision machined parts and provides turnkey assembly to Fortune 500 customers across technology, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and medical industries. Calmax is ISO – 9001 certified and has locations in Santa Clara, CA, and Tualatin, OR. The Mechanical Inspector will be responsible for ensuring parts are produced according to engineering drawings, specifications, and blueprints, conducting various inspections, and maintaining quality records.

Requirements

  • High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent
  • Experience in a precision machine shop environment
  • Ability to interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Nice To Haves

  • Training in basic shop and measurement math, including linear measurement, metrics, algebra and geometry
  • Familiarity with ISO documentation and processes
  • Experience CMM Programming with Zeiss and Mitutoyo MCOSMOS

Responsibilities

  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and blueprints to understand the required measurements, materials, and tolerances
  • Ensure parts are produced according to these blueprints and verify specifications
  • Receive and adhere to the Quality Plans provided by the quality engineers and examine material(s) or product(s) for surface defects or any flaws
  • Conduct visual and dimensional inspections to ensure that parts meet specifications and tolerances
  • Check for defects such as cracks, burrs, or improper finishes that could affect the functionality of part or that may affect the customer's perception of the product value
  • Approve finished products, conduct visual and measurement tests, return products for re-work, confirm re-work materials for workmanship and, conformance to the quality plan
  • Perform corrective actions, internal audits, first article, in-process and final inspection on assemblies
  • Initiate and complete all quality (Inspection) related records and documents with minimal supervision
  • Perform precision surface plate and CMM inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials
  • Construct complex inspection set-up(s) and perform required inspections (using set-up) to determine product acceptance

Benefits

  • Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Life and Disability: Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long Term Disability
  • 401K Retirement Plan (3% company match)
  • Employees on the 2nd shift receive an addition 10% differential towards their pay
  • Eligible for Overtime

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

11-50 employees

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