Quality Inspector

Job Title: Quality Inspector Job Description

The Quality Inspector ensures that products, raw materials, and finished parts meet all internal and customer quality requirements through thorough visual and dimensional inspections, accurate documentation, and close collaboration with production teams. This role focuses on roaming in-process inspections, incoming material checks, and final audits to identify non-conforming product and maintain high standards of quality across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Roam the production floor to perform regular in-process inspections on parts and products.

• Conduct visual checks of products during roaming to identify defects or non-conformities.

• Perform incoming inspections, in-process inspections, and final audits on materials and finished goods.

• Carry out visual and simple dimensional inspections on raw materials and parts that are plated, anodized, heat treated, or painted.

• Use hand-held gauges such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and pin gauges to verify dimensions and tolerances.

• Generate, distribute, and file inspection reports in accordance with internal and customer requirements.

• Document non-conforming products when detected and ensure they are clearly identified and segregated.

• Attach Red Tags and Red HC tags to non-conforming product to prevent unintended use.

• Complete and maintain all quality documentation per customer specifications and internal procedures.

• File and organize material and product certificates to ensure full traceability and compliance.

• Collaborate with production and quality teams to communicate inspection results and support corrective actions.

• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in all inspection and documentation activities.

• Remain open to working overtime as needed to support production and quality demands.

Essential Skills

• Multiple years of experience in quality inspection in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Hands-on experience working with gauges, including calipers and micrometers, for dimensional inspection.

• Ability to learn and effectively use additional hand-held gauges such as height gauges and pin gauges.

• Strong visual inspection skills with the ability to detect defects and non-conformities in products and materials.

• Quality control and quality assurance experience, including quality checks and inspections.

• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language (bilingual).

• Willingness to work overtime when required to support operational needs.

• Ability to follow detailed procedures and documentation requirements accurately.

• Organizational skills for managing inspection reports, certificates, and quality records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with metal stamping and/or fabrication processes such as laser cutting, forming, welding, and assembly.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.

• Knowledge of IATF standards is a strong plus.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

• Familiarity with inspection of plated, anodized, heat treated, and painted parts.

• Understanding of non-conformance documentation and tagging practices.

• General knowledge of manufacturing workflows and production environments.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a modern, well-organized facility that invests in new equipment and structured quality processes. The environment supports learning and growth, particularly in the use of inspection tools and quality standards such as ISO 9001. You will have the opportunity to contribute directly to product quality and customer satisfaction while developing your technical skills and expanding your experience in fabrication and metal stamping. The organization values thoroughness, reliability, and continuous improvement, offering a setting where attention to detail and strong quality practices are recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

The role is based in a newer, well-organized and tidy manufacturing facility equipped with modern production and inspection equipment. The building is not temperature controlled, so conditions may vary with the seasons, but work areas are kept orderly and structured to support efficient inspections. You will regularly move around the production floor to perform inspections and will work closely with production and quality teams. The environment involves frequent use of hand-held gauges such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and pin gauges, as well as computer systems for documentation and reporting. Overtime may be required at times to support production schedules and quality demands. Dress code typically aligns with a standard manufacturing setting, with appropriate attire and any required safety gear to ensure safe and effective work on the production floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mundelein, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mundelein,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

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.