Mechanical Inspector A

Job Title: Mechanical Inspector A

Date: October 3, 2025

Location: South El Monte, US, 91733

Company: VACCO Industries an RBC Company

SUMMARY:

With expertise, inspects mechanical or electromechanical piece parts, subassembly or final assembly products in such areas as final inspection, precision assembly, in-process and shipping and receiving. This includes dimensional and paperwork inspections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect mechanical and electromechanical parts, piece parts, subassemblies, and assemblies for workmanship and conformance to engineering standards and production specifications.
• Use precision measuring tools, coordinate measuring machines, and electronic instruments to perform inspections in accordance with authorized specifications and quality control standards.
• Set up and operate test equipment utilizing hydraulic and air gages, electrical devices, and other types of gages and testing equipment necessary for inspection.
• Stamp or approve acceptable work or prepare paperwork as required for rework or rejection. Document deviations from specification, purchase orders, dimensions, finishes, material, or quality using the nonconformance process.
• Ensures the history of the inspection process is kept up to date by properly maintaining the inspection records and history on fabricated and purchased parts.
• Keeps nonconforming parts from being kept in stock by purging stock when it has been determined that it is questionable and reinspection is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess in-depth knowledge of shop math in order to perform calculations for the inspection of parts. Must possess in-depth knowledge of inspection methods and gauges used in mechanical inspection to verify conformance of purchased or manufactured product to print specifications. Experience with standard inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, threaded plug gages, threaded ring gages, V-blocks, optical comparators, profilometers required. Must be proficient in the use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing based upon ANSI Y14.5M practices.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Two year certificate from college or technical school; with a minimum of three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or a High School diploma or GED Certificate and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Should be able to interpret blueprints and written specifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee frequently is required to stand, sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Proper safety training and equipment is provided to employee for the safe performance of required duties.

This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct and control specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it seems, in its judgment, to be proper. This description supersedes any previous description for this position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EMPLOYEMENT INFORMATION:

This position requires U.S. citizenship.

To formally apply, please complete the following step:

Visit the VACCO Careers Portal and search for the position using the exact job title provided in this posting. Ensure you follow all on-screen instructions to submit your application successfully.

MIN: $30.17 - $38.01**

**Please note that the salary range information is only applicable to California. This range is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role based on the position's responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's specific experience, education, skills, and other relevant factors

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About RBC Bearings Incorporated:

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.