Quality Control Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector
Job Description

The Quality Control Inspector ensures that automotive products meet established production and industry standards by performing detailed inspections, identifying flaws and defects, and accurately completing all required quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections on automotive parts and products to identify flaws, defects, and nonconformities.
• Verify that production output meets established industry and internal quality standards.
• Use measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers to check dimensions and tolerances.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and technical drawings to understand product specifications and inspection criteria.
• Document inspection results accurately and completely in quality control paperwork and electronic records.
• Assist in quality assurance activities by reporting issues, trends, and recurring defects to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow established quality procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines during all inspection activities.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to help resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain inspection tools and equipment in good working condition and report any calibration or maintenance needs.

• At least 1 year of experience in the automotive industry in any capacity.
• Hands-on experience performing quality control or quality inspection activities.
• Ability to identify flaws and defects in automotive parts and products.
• Proficiency using calipers for dimensional measurement.
• Proficiency using micrometers for precise measurement.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inspection and documentation.
• Ability to complete quality control paperwork and documentation clearly and correctly.

• Experience in automotive manufacturing or production environments.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills to help identify root causes of defects.
• Effective communication skills to work with production and quality teams.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple inspections and documentation tasks.

You join a long-term, stable organization that operates as an essential business, offering strong job security and consistent work. You benefit from clear opportunities for upward mobility, allowing you to grow your skills and advance your career over time in a supportive and reliable environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in an automotive manufacturing environment, working closely with production lines and quality teams. You regularly handle precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers and review blueprints and technical documentation as part of daily inspection activities. The setting is a hands-on, factory or plant environment where you move between workstations and inspection areas, adhering to standard safety practices and any required industrial attire or personal protective equipment typical of automotive manufacturing facilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SOUTH EL MONTE, CA.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.

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 SOUTH EL MONTE,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.