Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

$25-32/hr

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for conducting in-process and final inspections of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical components and assemblies. This role involves interpreting blueprints, verifying hardware conformity against engineering drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards, and utilizing precision measurement tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process and final inspections of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical components and assemblies.
• Interpret blueprints and engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Verify hardware conformity against engineering drawings, specifications, and established inspection procedures.
• Utilize precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Document inspection results and evaluate products.
• Calibrate inspection tools and support with audits.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor recurring errors and inspection trends.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in quality control and inspection of electronic, mechanical, and assemblies.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Familiarity with multimeters for inspection purposes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in quality control, manufacturing, aerospace, and defense sectors.
• Ability to document inspection records and maintain quality documentation.
• Experience in conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy catered lunches daily and a pay increase upon conversion. Work in a dynamic defense tech environment that offers opportunities for growth and development.

Work Environment

This role is set in a startup environment within a tech defense company. You will work in a fluid and flexible job environment, with access to a large break room.

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

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Hawthorne,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.