Quality Inspector
- Seattle, WA, United States
$26 to $30 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $26 to $30 USD / hour
- Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of quality inspection experience in aerospace, manufacturing, metal finishing, or a related production environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: Quality Inspector IJob DescriptionThe Quality Inspector I plays a key role on an aerospace surface finishing team by ensuring that parts, coatings, and finished products consistently meet customer specifications and industry quality standards. This position is well suited for individuals with at least one year of quality inspection experience in manufacturing, aerospace, metal finishing, or a production environment. The role focuses on visual and dimensional inspections, accurate documentation, and close collaboration with production and quality teams to maintain high levels of workmanship and compliance.Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of aerospace components to verify conformance to customer and industry requirements.
- Conduct detailed visual inspections to assess coating quality, finish appearance, and overall workmanship.
- Use measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools to confirm dimensions and tolerances.
- Verify coating thickness, dimensions, and other customer-specified requirements, including Dry Film Thickness (DFT) measurements.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications to guide inspection activities.
- Complete inspection reports and maintain accurate, up-to-date quality documentation and records.
- Identify and document nonconforming material, clearly communicating findings to production and quality teams for resolution.
- Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and process efficiency.
- Maintain compliance with company, customer, and aerospace quality standards, including applicable quality system requirements.
- Follow all safety procedures and housekeeping requirements to ensure a safe and organized work area.
- Handle parts and materials safely, including lifting items up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods during the shift.
- Contribute to inventory control and data entry tasks related to quality inspections and materials handling as needed.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 1 year of quality inspection experience in aerospace, manufacturing, metal finishing, or a related production environment.
- Proficiency in using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and DFT gauges.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical work instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to quality and accuracy.
- Basic computer skills, including data entry and working with documentation and quality records.
- Experience performing visual inspections and quality checks on parts, coatings, and finished products.
- Ability to work with customer specifications and quality standards to guide inspection activities.
- Capability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Experience in quality control, quality assurance, or inspection in a manufacturing or aerospace setting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Aerospace manufacturing or surface finishing experience.
- Familiarity with coating inspections and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) measurements.
- Experience working to customer-specific quality standards and requirements.
- Knowledge of AS9100 or aerospace quality systems.
- Experience in inventory control related to inspected materials.
- Strong documentation skills for recording inspection results and nonconformances.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with production and quality teams.
Why Work Here?You will join a quality-focused manufacturing environment where precision, safety, and continuous improvement are highly valued. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and professional growth, giving you opportunities to expand your skills in aerospace quality inspection and advanced surface finishing. You will work in a stable setting with structured processes, consistent hours, and the chance to contribute directly to the reliability and performance of aerospace components.Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a manufacturing facility in Seattle, WA, with work taking place in both indoor and outdoor areas as needed. The standard shift runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, providing predictable daytime hours. The environment involves working around production equipment and aerospace components, using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and DFT gauges. The position requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and following all safety and housekeeping procedures. Work attire is typical for a production and inspection setting, with appropriate personal protective equipment provided in accordance with safety requirements. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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 position based out of Seattle, WA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.
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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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):
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Skills
- Inspection
- DFT
- Documentation
- Process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Housekeeping
- Inventory management
- Data entry
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Statistical quality control
- Heavy lifting
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Quality control systems
- Communication skills
- Collaboration
- Personal protective equipment