Quality Inspector

Job Title: Quality InspectorJob DescriptionThis role ensures that materials, processes, and finished products consistently meet established quality standards. You will perform detailed inspections, verify documentation, and support quality control activities within a manufacturing environment on a day shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards and specifications.
• Conduct first article inspections to verify that initial production parts conform to engineering drawings and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints to compare actual measurements and product features against specified tolerances and dimensions.
• Use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection equipment to perform accurate dimensional checks.
• Perform visual inspections to identify defects, nonconformities, and potential quality issues in materials and products.
• Support the Material Control Coordinator by inspecting and testing materials to confirm product conformity and readiness for use.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding quality, certification, and compliance issues to resolve discrepancies and maintain standards.
• Tag and clearly identify suspect or nonconforming material for appropriate disposition and follow-up actions.
• Prepare Corrective Actions and Discrepancy Reports for materials and products that do not meet requirements, documenting issues and findings.
• Verify that product and part numbers are correct and match the associated Sales Orders and Purchase Orders.
• Confirm that product certifications meet customer requirements and are complete and accurate.
• Verify that labels, packing slips, and stamps on cartons are present, accurate, and match the corresponding sales order.
• Instruct packers to seal cartons only after all final confirmations and quality checks are complete.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing quality inspections in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience conducting first article inspections.
• Proficiency using measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Strong visual inspection skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of basic quality control principles and practices.
• Ability to verify part numbers, product certifications, labels, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Effective communication skills to interact with suppliers and internal team members on quality and compliance issues.
• Capability to prepare and document Corrective Actions and Discrepancy Reports for nonconforming materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting material control or inventory-related quality activities.
• Familiarity with certification and compliance documentation for manufactured products.
• Comfort working with sales orders, purchase orders, and packing documentation.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple inspections and documentation tasks.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with production, material control, and packing teams.

Why Work Here?You will join a small company environment where you can feel involved in all aspects of the operation and see the direct impact of your work. The setting offers a close-knit team atmosphere, opportunities to collaborate across functions, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to quality and customer satisfaction. Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a manufacturing environment on a day shift schedule, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role involves working around production areas, using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring equipment, as well as handling documentation and packaging verification tasks. The position is structured as a temp-to-hire opportunity, providing a pathway to long-term employment based on performance and business needs. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Torrance, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Torrance, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Torrance,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.