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Quality Inspector - Mechanical - Level II

SQA Services
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026

For nearly 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on-demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors

 

 

We’re hiring for a Quality Mechanical Inspector position in Chicago, IL.  The schedule is for the first shift, full-time or Part-time. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

 

 

 One week of training in SoCal (Must be able to attend training). Travel accommodations will be provided. 

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Key Responsibilities
  • You will be conducting precision mechanical inspections at one or more client suppliers in Chicago, IL, and the Midwest region.
  • Perform precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials
  • Inspection may include, but is not limited to, purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications/drawings
  • Perform surface plate inspection of the first article, in-process, and lot sample parts if required
  • Utilize inspection equipment such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, profilometers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) if necessary
  • Visual acuity and the ability to detect defects in highly complex products
  • Verify documentation packages to industry/commodity-specific standards
  • Classify defect types and verify rework conducted during the time of the inspection


Required Qualifications
  • 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 (e.g., indicators, micrometers, calipers, 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.


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


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$30 - $34 an hour
50% hourly rate for any travel time ("p2p")
Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.725 per mile driven). Untaxed.
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Note:

 

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. Must be ITAR compliant.

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Salary : $30 - $34

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