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Freelance Machine Shop Inspector Jobs in California

74 Weld Inc

Certified CMM Inspector

San Marcos, CA · On-site

$22 - $34/hr

The Machine Shop Inspector is responsible for performing dimensional and visual inspections of machined and fabricated components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and ...

Endologix

Machine Shop Supervisor

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

Apply strong blueprint interpretation skills, including GD&T, and utilize inspection tools to ... as machine shop supervisor, foreman or other lead role in machine shop environment Skills ...

The Structures Company

Machine Shop Manager

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$62/hr

Machine Shop Manager LOCATION: Santa Ana, CA PAY RATE: $62.50/hour We are a national aerospace and ... Performs and oversees in-process and final inspection using calipers, micrometers, CMMs, and other ...

S&H Machine Inc

Machine Shop Assistant

South El Monte, CA · On-site

$17 - $24/hr

Watch our video at shmachine.com/about#video About the Job We're hiring a dependable, hands-on Machine Shop Assistant to support our production and inspection teams. This is a physical, on-the-floor ...

S&H Machine, Inc.

Machine Shop Assistant

Burbank, CA · On-site

$17 - $24/hr

Watch our video at shmachine.com/about#video About the Job We're hiring a dependable, hands-on Machine Shop Assistant to support our production and inspection teams in Burbank. This is a floor-based ...

74 Weld Inc

Certified CMM Inspector

San Marcos, CA · On-site

$22 - $34/hr

The Machine Shop Inspector is responsible for performing dimensional and visual inspections of machined and fabricated components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and ...

General Matter

Machine Shop Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Partner with Automation & Controls on changeovers and with Quality on inspection handoffs. * Hold machine utilization, quality, and safety standards on the shop floor. * Be willing to jump on a ...

General Matter

Machine Shop Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$140/hr

Partner with Automation & Controls on changeovers and with Quality on inspection handoffs. * Hold machine utilization, quality, and safety standards on the shop floor. * Be willing to jump on a ...

Velo3D

Machine Shop Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

The Machine Shop Technician is responsible for supporting daily operations within the machine shop ... Unload completed parts and inspect for obvious defects or damage before moving to the next ...

VELO3D

Machine Shop Technician

Fremont, CA

$25 - $28/hr

The Machine Shop Technician is responsible for supporting daily operations within the machine shop ... Unload completed parts and inspect for obvious defects or damage before moving to the next ...

Velo3D

Machine Shop Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

The Machine Shop Technician is responsible for supporting daily operations within the machine shop ... Unload completed parts and inspect for obvious defects or damage before moving to the next ...

VELO3D

Machine Shop Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

The Machine Shop Technician is responsible for supporting daily operations within the machine shop ... Unload completed parts and inspect for obvious defects or damage before moving to the next ...

Velo3D

Machine Shop Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

The Machine Shop Technician is responsible for supporting daily operations within the machine shop ... Unload completed parts and inspect for obvious defects or damage before moving to the next ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Machine Shop Inspector vs Quality Control Inspector?

AspectFreelance Machine Shop InspectorQuality Control Inspector
CertificationsOften required to have certifications like NDT, ASNT, or specific industry standardsTypically holds certifications such as ASQ CQI or ISO auditor credentials
Work EnvironmentWorks independently or on contract at various machine shops or manufacturing facilitiesUsually employed full-time within a company’s quality department or factory setting
Employer & Industry UsageServes multiple clients across manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive industriesWorks for a single employer ensuring product quality and compliance

Freelance Machine Shop Inspectors primarily operate independently, providing inspection services across different shops, while Quality Control Inspectors are typically employed full-time within a company to oversee quality standards. Both roles require relevant certifications, but their work settings and employer types differ significantly.

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Machine Shop Manager

Apex Space & Defense Systems

Santa Ana, CA • On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Take full ownership of end-to-end machine shop production, including monitoring KPIs and driving improvements in quality, throughput, cost, and delivery.

  • Manage shop operations such as production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, resource allocation, and tooling selection.

  • Oversee quoting, material planning, and production scheduling, and ensure parts meet customer specifications and quality requirements.

Job description

All American Racers is searching for a Machine Shop Manager to take full ownership of a six-mill CNC machine shop for a growing space & defense manufacturer that runs both composites and precision machining. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced machinist who is equally fluent in CAM programming, setups, quoting, and quality control. You will run the shop end to end - building quoting, material planning, and production scheduling; assessing manufacturability and technical risk; and driving execution across programming, setups, tooling, inspection, and on-time delivery - all while mentoring the next generation of machinists and operators.
Responsibilities:
• Take full ownership of end-to-end machine shop production; monitor KPIs and drive improvements across quality, throughput, cost, and delivery.
• Serve as the primary authority for shop operations - production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, resource allocation, and tooling.
• Review quote requests and build accurate labor, material, tooling, and machine-time estimates; assess manufacturability, technical risk, and no-bid or alternate-solution opportunities.
• Select the right materials, tooling, fixtures, machining methods, and work holding for each job.
• Generate CAM toolpaths and G-code for 3-axis and 5-axis indexed CNC equipment.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC equipment as needed - particularly for complex, high-tolerance, prototype, or production parts.
• Ensure parts are built to customer specifications, drawings, tolerances, and quality requirements.
• Perform and oversee in-process and final inspection using calipers, micrometers, CMMs, and other precision equipment; identify nonconformances and direct or perform rework.
• Maintain quality, traceability, inspection, and production documentation in line with ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Identify, source, and procure tooling, fixtures, materials, and equipment.
• Own ERP configuration and transactions - work order releases, BOMs, routers, labor tracking, daily balancing, and quality records.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor machinists and CNC operators; build a culture of quality, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Keep the shop clean, organized, and safe, and partner with leadership on capability, capacity, throughput, automation, and cost-saving initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
• Hands-on experience across both composite manufacturing and CNC mill machining - this role spans both disciplines.
• 7+ years of machining experience across manual and CNC equipment, including a CNC mill environment.
• Strong CAM programming and machine setup experience (Fusion 360, Mastercam, or equivalent), generating complex toolpaths and G-code for 3- and 5-axis work.
• Demonstrated ability to build and own quoting, material planning, and production scheduling.
• Proven experience assessing manufacturability and technical risk, developing accurate labor/material estimates, and making no-bid or alternate-solution calls.
• Prior leadership, supervisory, training, or mentoring experience in a machine shop.
• Strong command of GD&T, engineering drawings, machining methods, tooling, fixturing, work holding, and inspection practices.
• Proficiency with precision inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMMs) and with ERP/MRP or job-tracking systems; advanced Excel.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems - inspection, traceability, and documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Prior responsibility for departmental budgets, procurement, tooling inventory, or capital equipment recommendations.
• Experience implementing automation, lean, or other initiatives to improve machining output and efficiency.

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