Mechanical Inspector

Mechanical Inspector
Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday through Friday
Pay: $30-$35 p/h, DOE
Location: Brea, CA

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Inspector is responsible for inspecting manufactured aviation components and precision-machined parts to ensure compliance with engineering, customer, and quality requirements. This role supports manufacturing operations by delivering high-quality products on time and ensuring adherence to established inspection standards and procedures.

Job Duties:

• Read and interpret work orders, inspection manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine inspection and testing requirements.
• Inspect raw materials, in-process components, and finished products using precision measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
• Perform functional, dimensional, and visual inspections on parts and assemblies to ensure accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
• Record inspection and test data, document findings, and identify nonconforming materials or products.
• Approve, reject, or segregate parts and materials based on inspection results and established quality criteria.
• Collaborate with vendors, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams regarding inspection results and corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate inspection reports and quality documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain supplier quality records and supporting documentation used for production verification and traceability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in special projects as needed to support manufacturing operations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, electronics, manufacturing, or a similar regulated environment.
• Experience working within ISO-compliant quality systems.
• Proficiency with:
  • Verisurf
  • MBD/DPD
  • Mastercam X7 CAD/CAM
  • Shoptech E2 or similar ERP systems
• Skilled in the calibration and use of precision inspection tools 
• Experience operating:
  • Mitutoyo B-231 Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
  • ROMER ARM portable inspection system
  • Wilson Rockwell Hardness Tester

About Kimco:

Kimco Staffing Services is a rapidly growing, award-winning staffing firm whose purpose is to add real value to our clients and candidates while "Changing lives, One Job at a Time." We have won Best Of Staffing Client and Talent satisfaction awards from Clearly Rated for the last 10 years. Only 2% of staffing companies nationwide receive this recognition! We support our teams, candidates, and clients with strong operational excellence and state-of-the-art industry software platforms.