Mechanical Quality Inspector

4-Day Workweek | Advanced Manufacturing | Cutting-Edge Underwater Technology

At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one?

Are you an experienced Mechanical Quality Inspector who takes pride in precision, accuracy, and ensuring every component meets the highest standards?

We're looking for a detail-oriented inspector to join a leading designer and manufacturer of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) in Shingle Springs, CA. You'll play an important role in ensuring the quality of precision-machined and welded components used in advanced underwater technology.

If you're skilled with precision measuring equipment, understand GD&T, and have hands-on experience using an optical comparator, this could be an excellent opportunity to put your expertise to work!

• Location: Shingle Springs, CA (100% onsite)

• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM

• Pay: $26–$30/hour, based on experience

• Employment Type: 1-year contract with potential for extension

• Workweek: Four 10-hour shifts, with Fridays off!

• Enjoy a 4-day workweek! Work Monday through Thursday and have a three-day weekend.

• Work with innovative technology. Support the manufacturing of sophisticated underwater robotic vehicles.

• Put your precision inspection skills to work. Inspect machined and welded components where accuracy and quality matter.

• Be part of a collaborative manufacturing team. Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality professionals.

• Keep building your technical expertise. Apply your knowledge of GD&T, metrology, and mechanical inspection in a specialized manufacturing environment.

• Potential for continued employment. Start with a one-year assignment with the possibility of extension.

As a Mechanical Quality Inspector, you'll ensure manufactured components meet engineering specifications, dimensional requirements, and established quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform in-process mechanical inspections on precision-machined and welded components.

• Use optical comparators, micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy.

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.

• Conduct shop-floor quality audits to identify defects, dimensional inconsistencies, and potential manufacturing concerns.

• Inspect materials and manufactured parts to ensure they meet quality and engineering requirements.

• Review and verify supporting documentation, including material certifications and vendor inspection reports.

• Document inspection findings and communicate nonconforming conditions clearly and accurately.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, product engineering, and purchasing teams to address quality concerns.

• Support ongoing improvements in product quality, inspection accuracy, and manufacturing processes.

• Maintain accurate inspection records while following established quality and safety procedures.

• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical quality inspection, machining, welding, or a closely related manufacturing trade.

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on optical comparator experience required.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical metrology and precision measuring instruments.

• Experience using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and mechanical inspection tools.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T specifications.

• Experience inspecting machined and/or welded components.

• Strong understanding of dimensional accuracy, tolerances, and manufacturing quality requirements.

• Ability to identify defects, document findings, and communicate inspection results effectively.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.

• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with manufacturing and engineering personnel.

• Ability to reliably commute to Shingle Springs, CA.

If you have a sharp eye for detail, a strong background in mechanical inspection, and at least 3 years of optical comparator experience, we want to hear from you!

Apply today for immediate consideration and take the next step in your manufacturing career with Kelly®!

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