Quality Inspector

Hiring for quality control inspector $35.00 to $42.00 in Southwick, MA\u00A0

Job Description
This position supports aerospace and defense manufacturing operations by combining precision finishing, inspection, and quality verification activities to ensure complex components meet stringent dimensional, cosmetic, and customer requirements. The role involves working on 1st and 2nd shift in a climate-controlled aerospace manufacturing facility, performing hands-on inspection and finishing tasks while collaborating closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.
Responsibilities

• Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections on aerospace and defense components to verify compliance with engineering specifications and customer requirements.
• Use precision measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, height gauges, and other inspection tools, to confirm critical dimensions and tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, inspection procedures, and work instructions to accurately execute inspection and finishing operations.
• Document inspection results thoroughly and maintain accurate quality records in accordance with internal procedures and aerospace quality standards.
• Identify non-conformances, determine appropriate material disposition, and support corrective actions to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Perform polishing, chamfering, deburring, finishing, repair, and rework operations on complex aerospace components while maintaining exacting dimensional tolerances and surface finish requirements.
• Support First Article Inspections and production lot verification to ensure new and ongoing production meets all quality and customer requirements.
• Participate in internal audits, Lean Manufacturing initiatives, and quality improvement activities to enhance processes and overall product quality.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to address quality concerns and improve inspection and finishing methods.
• Adhere to all safety policies and aerospace quality standards while working in a fast-paced environment focused on quality and delivery performance.

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Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Newington, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $77000.00/yr.
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.
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Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Newington,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.