Quality Inspector @ Aerotek

Job Title: Quality InspectorJob DescriptionThe Quality Inspector establishes and maintains quality standards for manufactured products, ensuring all items meet defined specifications and production requirements. This role involves reading and interpreting blueprints, inspecting and testing materials and equipment, and using precision measurement tools to verify dimensional accuracy. The Quality Inspector identifies nonconforming products, recommends process improvements, and collaborates closely with the production team to drive consistent, high-quality output.

Responsibilities

• Establish quality standards and criteria for a variety of manufactured products.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to ensure operations meet production and quality standards.
• Inspect and test materials, components, and finished products using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Use precision measurement devices such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other inspection equipment to perform dimensional inspections.
• Conduct visual inspections to detect defects, deviations, or nonconformities in products and materials.
• Perform random inspections throughout production to assess and verify ongoing product quality.
• Accept or reject finished products based on established quality standards and inspection results.
• Remove products that do not meet production standards from the workflow and document findings.
• Recommend adjustments and changes to production processes to improve product quality and reduce defects.
• Discuss inspection results, trends, and quality issues with the production team to drive corrective actions.
• Support quality control and quality assurance activities within a manufacturing and aerospace-focused environment.
• Follow and promote adherence to quality procedures, rules, and regulations across the production floor.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on inspection experience in a manufacturing or quality control environment.
• Proficiency in quality control and quality assurance practices, including visual and dimensional inspection.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical drawings, documents, and manuals.
• Skilled in using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and similar instruments.
• Strong visual inspection skills to identify defects and nonconforming products.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of quality issues and recommend improvements.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure accurate and reliable inspection results.
• Knowledge of basic math for measurements, tolerances, and data interpretation.
• Basic computer skills to record inspection data and prepare documentation.
• Verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey inspection findings and collaborate with production teams.
• Ability to influence others to follow quality rules, procedures, and regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with dimensional inspection techniques in a manufacturing setting.
• Background or exposure to aerospace-related quality standards and requirements.
• Comfort working with quality assurance and quality control methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment and manage multiple inspection tasks.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining inspection records and documentation.

Why Work Here? Employees enjoy the opportunity to transition to direct employment and participate in a monthly bonus program, recognizing consistent performance and contribution to quality goals. The organization promotes a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and respect on the production floor, offering stable shifts and a structured environment where quality-focused professionals can develop their skills and grow their careers.

Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a clean manufacturing environment where most work is performed on your feet throughout the shift. Team members work around production equipment and inspection tools, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measurement devices. Multiple positions are available on both first and second shifts. First shift runs from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, with additional hours from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday. Second shift runs from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM Monday through Friday, with additional hours from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Saturday. The role requires comfort with standing, moving between workstations, and working in a structured, production-oriented setting.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arcadia, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Arcadia,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.