Quality Inspector

Aerospace Quality Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Inspector plays a key role in ensuring that precision aerospace components meet all customer, engineering, and quality requirements. Working on 1st shift in a machine shop environment, this position focuses on performing detailed inspections, interpreting technical documentation, and maintaining accurate quality records in support of AS9100 and aerospace industry standards.

Pay Rate: $28 - $32/hr

Shift: 6am - 2:30pm + OT

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections on precision aerospace components to verify compliance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, GD&T callouts, and material and process standards to determine inspection criteria.
• Conduct first article, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products meet tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other inspection equipment to verify product conformity.
• Operate and perform inspections using CMM measuring machines, including Faro Arm equipment, preferably with Verisurf software.
• Complete and maintain inspection documentation, including First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102) and other quality records.
• Review manufacturing paperwork and verify that all required documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with inspection results.
• Support compliance with AS9100 quality standards by following established procedures and contributing to continuous improvement of quality processes.
• Identify nonconforming products, document findings, and support corrective action activities to resolve quality issues.
• Utilize computer systems to enter inspection data, generate quality reports, and maintain electronic quality records.
• Interpret material certifications, special process documentation, and applicable aerospace industry standards, including NADCAP-related requirements where applicable.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to communicate inspection results, clarify requirements, and help resolve technical or quality-related concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, adhering to all safety and quality guidelines in the machine shop environment.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience performing inspections in a CNC machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T symbols for tight-tolerance aerospace components.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and related inspection tools.
• Hands-on experience with CMM measuring machines, particularly Faro Arm equipment, ideally using Verisurf software.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality standards and their application in aerospace component inspection.
• Experience performing first article, in-process, and final inspections on machined parts.
• Ability to verify tight tolerances and ensure dimensional accuracy on complex components.
• Competence in completing First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102) and maintaining detailed quality documentation.
• Comfort using computer systems to input inspection data, generate reports, and manage quality records.
• Ability to interpret material certifications, special process documentation, and aerospace industry standards, with NADCAP knowledge preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in quality control or quality inspection within aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Familiarity with GD&T principles and their practical application in inspection processes.
• Experience working in a machine shop environment alongside CNC machining operations.
• Exposure to CMM inspection beyond Faro Arm, such as other coordinate measuring systems, is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with tight-tolerance components.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple inspections, documentation tasks, and priorities.
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs, including overtime and varying workloads.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values precision, quality, and continuous improvement in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment. The role offers the opportunity to work with advanced inspection technologies, contribute directly to product integrity, and develop your technical expertise in AS9100 and aerospace standards. You benefit from a structured, process-driven setting with opportunities for overtime, skill growth, and close collaboration with experienced quality and production professionals.

Work Environment

This position is based in a machine shop environment focused on precision aerospace components. You work on 1st shift, typically from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime as production needs require, currently including 10-hour days and Saturday overtime. The role involves regular use of precision measuring tools, CMM equipment such as Faro Arm with Verisurf software, and computer systems for data entry and reporting. You operate around CNC machining equipment and inspection stations, following established safety and quality procedures in a hands-on, manufacturing setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anaheim, CA.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Anaheim, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Anaheim,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.