Quality Inspector

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Inspector performs receiving and in-process inspections to ensure all parts meet blueprint specifications, quality standards, and documentation requirements in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This role measures parts using precision tools, verifies certifications, documents inspection results, and supports non-conformance processing within an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections by pulling parts from inventory and verifying whether the lot number has already been inspected to minimize duplicate paperwork.
• Review engineering drawings and inspection check sheets to identify required certifications and confirm that all certifications align with the processes specified on the blueprint.
• Measure parts using calipers, rules, micrometers, and radius gauges to ensure all dimensions meet blueprint and specification requirements before parts move to inventory.
• Verify that part dimensions and associated certifications fully comply with blueprint and quality standards.
• Create, complete, and maintain in-process (WIP) inspection reports both electronically and by hand, ensuring accurate and legible documentation.
• Work within Oracle or similar ERP systems to process non-conformances and complete all required documentation for discrepancies and quality issues.
• Inspect work-in-process parts to confirm they meet print requirements and work order instructions, identifying any deviations promptly.
• Calibrate gauges and test equipment according to established calibration schedules and document calibration activities as required.
• Rotate between work-in-process inspections and receiving inspections based on assigned schedule, supporting workflow needs and team priorities.
• Follow priorities established by the planning group or by inspecting the oldest parts in receiving inventory to maintain efficient throughput.
• Use basic computer skills to enter, update, and retrieve inspection and quality data in electronic systems.
• Collaborate with the quality team to address inspection findings and support continuous adherence to quality standards in a regulated environment.

Essential Skills

• Entry-level to 23 years of experience in quality or quality assurance roles.
• Experience working with calipers, rules, micrometers, and radius gauges for dimensional inspection.
• Experience or familiarity with quality assurance, quality assurance testing, quality improvement, and quality standards.
• Basic understanding of computer operation for data entry and use of electronic inspection systems.
• Experience using Oracle or other ERP systems for handling non-conformances or production/quality data.
• High school diploma required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and inspection check sheets.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated industry environment such as aerospace, medical device, GMP, or automotive.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Aerospace industry experience preferred.
• Understanding of military rivet specifications is a plus.
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as medical device, GMP, or automotive is beneficial.
• Recent military separation is viewed positively.
• Recent technical school graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Bachelors degree is preferred and supports internal career growth and promotability.
• Prior experience with Oracle or other ERP systems is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in measurements and documentation.
• Comfort working with calibration schedules and maintaining calibrated gauges and test equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a climate-controlled facility where all necessary tools are provided, allowing you to focus on quality and craftsmanship. The organization offers a structured environment with clear processes and the potential for strong benefits upon conversion to a direct role. You will join a supportive quality team that values professional development, internal promotability, and experience gained through technical education or military service.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing and inspection environment. The quality team includes multiple quality technicians and an engineer, with a quality lead who coordinates specialty inspections and assigns workflow. Work is organized with a rotation between work-in-process inspections and receiving inspections, which may alternate monthly; the new hire may float between these areas or receive a monthly assignment. Inspection priorities are set by the planning group or by focusing on the oldest parts in receiving inventory. The typical schedule is four 10-hour shifts per week, which may be Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, with a preference for Tuesday through Friday. Standard hours are approximately 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with flexibility to work 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. if preferred. The team currently averages 4045 hours per week, and any additional days worked are usually shorter shifts. All tools needed to perform inspections are supplied on-site, and work is performed using precision measuring instruments, calibrated gauges, and computer systems including Oracle or similar ERP platforms.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesterfield, MO.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chesterfield,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 18, 2026.

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.