Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Inspector plays a key role in ensuring that electronic assemblies and components meet strict quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. This position focuses on visual inspection of printed circuit boards, wires, cables, and finished electronic assemblies, using microscopes, magnifiers, and precision measuring tools to verify conformance to specifications and acceptance criteria. The role requires strong attention to detail, solid knowledge of electronics and electronic components, and the ability to accurately document inspection results in real time.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials from suppliers to verify conformance to quality and specification requirements, including electronic components and assemblies (approximately 20% of the time).
• Inspect in-process assemblies on the production floor to ensure that printed circuit boards, wires, cables, and related electronic assemblies meet established standards and acceptance criteria (approximately 20% of the time).
• Inspect finished products and final assemblies to confirm they meet all quality, functional, and visual requirements before shipment (approximately 45% of the time).
• Use microscopes, magnifiers, and other visual inspection tools to carefully examine printed circuit board assemblies and other electronic components for defects, damage, or nonconformances.
• Perform visual inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools as needed to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Accurately document inspection findings in the computer in real time using software such as Microsoft Word and Excel, ensuring records are complete, clear, and traceable.
• Assist management with miscellaneous quality-related projects and tasks, supporting continuous improvement and problem-solving efforts (approximately 5% of the time).
• Keep work areas neat, organized, and compliant with quality and safety standards to support an efficient and clean inspection environment (approximately 5% of the time).
• Perform other duties as required to support the quality function and overall production needs (approximately 5% of the time).
• Read and interpret assembly and fabrication drawings to understand product requirements, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards.
• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with an ISO9001 Quality System, following established procedures, work instructions, and documentation requirements.
• Work effectively within a team or group environment, collaborating with production, engineering, and management to resolve quality issues.
• Handle multiple inspection tasks simultaneously and prioritize work to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and supervisors regarding quality concerns, nonconformances, and process improvements.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of inspection experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• 2–3 years of electronics experience, specifically with printed circuit boards and wires/cables.
• Strong knowledge of electronics and electronic components (must have).
• Knowledge of printed circuit board assemblies and related acceptance criteria.
• Ability to identify and verify electronic components accurately.
• Ability to read and understand assembly and fabrication drawings.
• Ability to comprehend and perform duties in accordance with an ISO9001 Quality System.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of IPC standards related to electronic assemblies (preferred).
• Hands-on experience with inspection tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Experience performing visual inspections, including under magnification, for quality control and quality assurance.
• Comfort working with microscopes and magnifiers for extended periods.
• Familiarity with quality control, quality inspection, quality check, and quality assurance practices in a manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Waukegan,IL.

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.