Quality Source Inspector - Mechanical - Level II

SQA Services•Portland, OR
•$30 - $35

About The Position

SQA Services is hiring a Quality Mechanical Source Inspector to perform precision inspections of mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials. The role is part-time, first shift, and scheduled for 20–25 hours per week across 2–3 days per week on an as-needed basis. The hourly rate is $30–$35. Travel time is paid at 50% of the hourly rate, and mileage is reimbursed at the U.S. government rate of $0.725 per mile driven. The position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to comply with ITAR requirements.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience inspecting precision mechanical parts.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry- or commodity-specific standards.
  • Proficiency in GD&T and validating dimensions with tolerances of .005 inches or greater 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.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with ITAR requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Perform precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials.
  • Inspect purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications and drawings.
  • Perform surface plate inspection of first-article, in-process, and lot-sample parts when required.
  • Use inspection equipment such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, profilometers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), when necessary.
  • Detect defects in highly complex products using visual acuity.
  • Verify documentation packages against industry- or commodity-specific standards.
  • Classify defect types and verify rework conducted during the inspection.

Benefits

  • Mileage reimbursement at the U.S. government rate of $0.725 per mile driven; mileage reimbursement is untaxed.
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