Fabrication Quality Inspector (Days) @ Aerotek

Job Title: Fabrication Quality Inspector (Days)Job DescriptionThis role focuses on ensuring the quality of custom-engineered electrical gear and fabricated components used in energy, industrial, and critical infrastructure applications. The Fabrication Quality Inspector performs detailed visual and dimensional inspections, documents nonconformances, supports root cause investigations, and collaborates closely with both English- and Spanish-speaking production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections on welds and fabricated components to verify compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct quality inspections of incoming and in-process materials using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints to determine inspection criteria and verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Complete detailed inspection reports and nonconformance reports (NCRs) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participate in root cause investigations for quality issues and recommend effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support electrical inspection and testing activities as needed, including identifying basic electrical quality issues.
• Communicate inspection findings clearly to production, engineering, and quality teams in both English and Spanish.
• Collaborate with weld, machine, electrical assembly, and powder coating shops to resolve quality concerns and maintain consistent standards.
• Assist with internal audits and quality assurance activities to support continuous improvement.
• Perform general labor tasks related to inspection using hand tools and power tools when required.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE, and help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Adapt to a fast-paced, high-volume production environment while maintaining thorough and accurate inspection practices.

Essential Skills

• At least 5+ years of quality control inspection experience in a fabrication environment.
• Hands-on welding inspection experience, including visual weld evaluation.
• Proficiency using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints for inspection purposes.
• Experience preparing inspection reports and nonconformance reports (NCRs).
• Proven involvement in root cause investigations and recommending corrective actions.
• Strong quality control and quality assurance mindset in a manufacturing setting.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish, both verbal and written.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, busy production shop with multiple processes.
• Ability to work extended day shifts, typically 11 hours per day, 56 days per week.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Extensive QC experience specifically in metal fabrication environments.
• Experience with electrical inspection and electrical testing is highly beneficial.
• Strong documentation skills with attention to detail in reports and records.
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting or participating in quality audits.
• Familiarity with large-scale manufacturing operations and multiple shop environments (weld, machine, electrical assembly, powder coating).

Why Work Here? You will join a rapidly expanding organization that offers significant opportunities for fast advancement into leadership roles. The culture emphasizes genuine care for employees, with regular catered meals, community events, and ongoing outreach efforts that foster a family-oriented atmosphere. The company embraces second-chance hiring and is committed to supporting the local community as it continues to grow and expand its operations at a remarkable pace.

Work EnvironmentWork takes place in a medium-sized fabrication and electrical manufacturing shop environment that is very clean and organized, with multiple related facilities nearby. The operation is non-climate-controlled, with open bay doors and numerous fans to maintain airflow. The role involves moving between various shops, including electrical assembly, weld, machine, and powder coating areas, within a large, growing campus. The team currently includes a sizable group of inspectors at different levels, providing a collaborative quality-focused environment. The position follows a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, typically working about 11 hours per day and often 56 days per week, in a fast-paced, high-production setting. Required attire includes steel-toe footwear, jeans, a work shirt, and safety glasses, with adherence to all safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, TX.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/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 19, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,TX.

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.