About this role
Job Title: Lead Operator: Quality LeadJob DescriptionThe Lead Operator in the quality department is responsible for ensuring that all components meet customer specifications and company quality standards. This role involves inspecting parts, documenting results, and working closely with production to address quality issues.
Responsibilities
- Perform visual and dimensional inspections of parts using gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
- Complete inspection reports, quality documentation, and maintain accurate records.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
- Communicate quality concerns with production, supervisors, and engineering teams.
Essential Skills
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stand for shifts outside of break time.
- Experience with quality inspection in a manufacturing environment, ideally with leadership of a small team.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
- Proficiency in quality control and assurance.
- Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Experience with blueprint reading and interpretation.
- Capability in visual inspection and quality checks.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous quality inspection experience in manufacturing
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
- Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
Why Work Here? Enjoy incredible benefits including affordable solid health care, which can quickly offset wage considerations. Work EnvironmentWork in a structured shift environment with options for 1st shift (7a-3:30pm), 2nd shift (3:30-11pm), or 3rd shift (11-7:30am), each eligible for weekly attendance incentives. Maintain a clean and organized inspection area and adhere to safety protocols.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Lafayette, IN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $37440.00/yr. 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. Great benefits, especially in health. Where they lack in wage they will make up for easily in weekly health care premiums being low cost
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.
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.