Quality Inspector

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Inspector performs receiving, in-process, and final inspections on components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures that all materials and products meet established quality standards and comply with ISO-9001 requirements, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections on incoming materials before they are placed into stock to ensure they meet specified quality standards.

• Conduct in-process inspections on components and sub-assemblies during manufacturing to verify conformance to mechanical drawings and specifications.

• Carry out final inspections on finished goods prior to shipment to confirm they meet all quality and customer requirements.

• Identify and clearly label non-conforming products and ensure they are properly contained to prevent inadvertent use or shipment.

• Use inspection tools such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and CMM equipment to verify dimensions and tolerances.

• Perform visual inspections to detect defects, damage, or inconsistencies in materials and finished products.

• Document inspection results accurately and completely in accordance with the Continuous Improvement Program and internal quality procedures.

• Comply with ISO-9001 standards and internal quality control processes in all inspection activities.

• Collaborate with production, welding, machining, and assembly teams to communicate quality issues and support corrective actions.

• Maintain a clean and organized inspection area and handle materials and tools safely and efficiently.

• Support ongoing quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts by providing feedback and participating in quality-related initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Quality control experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience using a tape measure for accurate measurements.

• Proficiency with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).

• Ability to perform detailed visual inspections to identify defects or non-conformances.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.

• Familiarity with quality control and quality assurance practices in a manufacturing setting.

• Ability to identify, label, and control non-conforming products in accordance with quality procedures.

• Capability to document inspection findings clearly and accurately as part of a Continuous Improvement Program.

• Understanding of and adherence to ISO-9001 standards and quality system requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding experience is preferred and beneficial for understanding welded components and assemblies.

• Experience working in a manufacturing shop environment with welding, machining, assembly, packing, and shipping operations.

• Comfort working flexible hours within the operating window of 5:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including some Saturdays as needed.

Why Work Here?

Join a successful and well-respected manufacturing organization in a convenient Lenexa location with easy access to major highways. You will work in an environment that offers room for growth across various departments, providing opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career. The company values continuous improvement and supports employees in developing their expertise and contributing to long-term success.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing shop that includes welding, machining, assembly, packing, and shipping operations. The facility is non-climate controlled, so temperatures may vary with the seasons. Personal protective equipment is required, including steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, and jeans or similarly appropriate work attire. The standard shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and you must be flexible to work additional hours as needed within the operating window of approximately 5:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as well as some Saturdays. The environment is hands-on and production-focused, with regular use of inspection tools and collaboration with multiple production teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lenexa, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lenexa,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.