Why consider a career with Snowline Engineering?
Snowline Engineering is a state-of-the-art precision machining facility located in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Nevada just 20 minutes outside of Sacramento. Our company's objective is to provide our customers with diversity in precision machining, precision sheet metal, light to medium fabrication, and turnkey assemblies.

We have been in business since 1966 and have a very diverse customer base including customers from the Aerospace, Robotics, Medical and Train industries.

Our 80,000 square foot facility features the most state of the art equipment in the industry.

We offer in-house training and opportunity for advancement.

If you want to work for a company that values excellence and surround yourself with a talented team of professionals, we look forward to receiving your resume!

Position: Quality Control Technician
Location:   Cameron Park, CA
Status:   Full Time
Hours:   Monday - Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Our Compensation and Benefits show how much we value our team!

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with high company contribution
Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans
401K plan with Company Match
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Holidays

General Description:
Responsible for inspection of manufactured precision machined products. Inspections include, but not limited to, First Article, In-Process, and Final Inspection. Utilize precision monitoring and measuring instruments including CMM. Must be able to communicate well with others and properly document and report out of tolerance items immediately. Accurately maintain paperwork, computer logs and other required documentation on a consistent basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the QA Supervisor, the primary accountabilities and responsibilities of the QA Technician will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
Works with Department Supervisors to report floor quality concerns.
Inspects first articles in a timely and accurate manner.
Inspects final inspection parts with accuracy and efficiency.
Receives in process inspection parts from outside processes.
Interprets complex customer drawings.
Works with shop employees to address quality concerns.
Works with shop to create inspection method at machine.
Confirm routers and manufacturing drawings are correct.
Confirm shop employees are using proper in process inspection sheets.
Ability to measure parts with all inspection tools.
Build highly complex AS9102 inspection reports.
Interpret customer quality codes.
Create split lot when needed.
Calibrate CMM daily as needed.
Keep workspace clean and organized.
Create shipping paperwork and COC’s.

Non-Essential Responsibilities:

Work with machinist when asked for advice on manufacturing.
Ability to repair damaged critical parts.
Work with shop on how to fix damaged part.
Assist machinist when concerned with quality issue.
Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED.
2-4 years of precision machine experience.
Able to read blueprints.
Experience with MS Word, MS Excel.
Familiarity with the operation of the following equipment: calipers, micrometers, CMM, blade mics, hole mic, inside-depth mics, flange, thread, gland, multi anvil mics, dial bore gauges, indicators, height gauge, V-blocks, 123 blocks, sine bars, squares, protractor, Cadillac gauge, hardness tester, pin gauges, tooling balls, deltronics pins, and radius gauges.
Excellent customer relations skills.
Excellent math skills.
Time management skills
Written and oral communication skills.
Professional work attitude.
Problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Safety Responsibilities:

Practice safe and efficient work techniques to minimize potential injuries and hazardous conditions.
Participate in safety meetings and inspections.
Maintain equipment in good working order.
Ensure that material areas are kept neat and orderly.
Maintain acceptable levels of housekeeping at all times with regard to equipment and assigned work area and/or department.
Consistently wear appropriate safety attire and protective equipment at all times.
Perform facility and equipment inspections and necessary maintenance.

**NO CALLS FROM STAFFING AGENCIES OR RECRUITERS PLEASE**

About the company

Snowline Engineering is a precision manufacturing company. It provides CNC machining, sheet-metal fabrication, welding, finishing, assembly, and related manufacturing services. The company works with aerospace and other industrial customers that need complex metal parts and assemblies built to specification. Its shop model combines manufacturing engineering and programming with machining, fabrication, welding, quality inspection, scheduling, maintenance, and customer coordination. Work spans machinists, welders, fabricators, programmers, quality inspectors, manufacturing engineers, maintenance, and operations.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Snowline's 60-year manufacturing history strengthens trust with aerospace prime contractors.
The Stark Aerospace deal gives Snowline direct exposure to U.S. Navy programs.
Management says 2026 expansion tracks booming aerospace and defense demand.

What critics are saying

Snowline's largest award, over $25 million, concentrates revenue with Stark Aerospace.
If Navy canister orders slip, Snowline's touted $100 million option value evaporates.
A third-facility expansion in 2026 strains capital, staffing, and delivery execution.

What makes Snowline Engineering unique

Since 1966, Snowline has built precision machining and fabrication for aerospace and defense.
In 2026, Snowline is expanding into a third facility in Cameron Park.
Snowline secured a December 2024 Stark Aerospace contract for MK 25 canisters and hardware.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Snowline Engineering

Quality Control Technician