Job Title: Quality Inspector (Aerospace)Job DescriptionThis role focuses on performing detailed in-process and first article inspections in a fast-paced aerospace machine shop environment. You will ensure that aerospace components meet strict quality and documentation standards, supporting production teams and helping maintain compliance with aerospace quality systems.Responsibilities
- Perform in-process inspections of aerospace components throughout the manufacturing cycle to verify compliance with specifications and drawings.
- Conduct first article inspections in accordance with aerospace standards, including AS9102, and complete all related documentation accurately.
- Apply aerospace inspection techniques to verify dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes on machined parts.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions to determine inspection requirements.
- Document inspection results clearly and completely, including nonconformances, and communicate findings to production and quality teams.
- Support quality control activities to ensure adherence to AS9100 quality management system requirements.
- Collaborate with machinists, deburring, and assembly teams to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
- Maintain inspection tools and equipment in good working condition and report any issues that could affect measurement accuracy.
- Work across multiple shifts as needed to support continuous production and inspection coverage.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance inspection processes and product quality.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience in aerospace inspection, including in-process and first article inspections.
- Hands-on experience in quality inspection and quality control within an aerospace or precision machining environment.
- Strong working knowledge of AS9100 quality management system requirements.
- Practical experience performing inspections and documentation in accordance with AS9102.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Attention to detail and accuracy when inspecting aerospace components and recording results.
- Willingness to work on multiple shifts and Saturdays as required to meet production needs.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced aerospace machine shop environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience inspecting parts manufactured for aerospace launch and space applications.
- Experience working in machine shops with multiple CNC or manual machines.
- Familiarity with deburring and assembly processes for aerospace components.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with production, quality, and engineering teams.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic production environment.
Why Work Here?You will join a tightly knit aerospace manufacturing team where your work directly contributes to high-profile space programs. The environment offers exposure to complex aerospace components, a fast-paced setting that keeps each day engaging, and the opportunity to collaborate closely with skilled machinists and assembly professionals. You will gain hands-on experience with established aerospace quality systems and standards, enhancing your professional growth and technical expertise.Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a fast-paced aerospace machine shop with approximately 50 employees. The facility operates around 15 machines and includes dedicated deburring and assembly departments with about 25 team members. The shop manufactures aerospace parts used in space applications. Work is organized across multiple shifts, including a 1st shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a 2nd shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and you must be open to working different shifts and Saturdays as needed to support production demands. The environment is typical of a precision machine shop, with active production areas, inspection stations, and close collaboration between quality, machining, deburring, and assembly teams. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Hollywood, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.00 - $34.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Hollywood, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in North Hollywood,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.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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