Quality Inspector

Job Title: Quality Inspector
Job Description
As a Quality Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all materials meet the company's quality standards. You will be responsible for double-checking paperwork and measuring materials to ensure accuracy. This position requires working rotating 12-hour shifts, starting with a 2-week training period from 6 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Thursday. Afterwards, you will be assigned either a day shift from 6 AM to 6 PM or a night shift from 6 PM to 6 AM.
Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area/warehouse.
• Ensure a safe working environment by following all company safety policies and procedures, and report any unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Ensure materials meet the company's quality standards.
• Operate the extrusion line, including machine set-up, handling films and resins, color concentrates and additives, adjusting production speeds, and executing start and stop functions.
• Perform changeovers, manage down times, and conduct die and screw tear down, along with screen pack management.
• Use line-specific tools and adhere to proper lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Ensure extruded products meet required gauge, length, width, bond strength, color, dyne, and surface finish standards.
• Identify surface defects and perform quality control tests, including double-checking and data collection.
• Transfer data to the daily production log book, quality control documents, or forms used in the production process.
• Follow the production schedule and other related documents necessary to produce and meet customer orders, including those with specific instructions.
• Communicate line malfunctions promptly to minimize production downtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience in machine operation and inspection.
• Detail-oriented and proficient in production processes.
• Ability to perform math calculations and measure using measuring tape or other instruments.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literacy.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience or forklift certification.
• Ability to read production tickets.
• Capability to work at an accelerated pace.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods.

Why Work Here?
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and ensure a positive workplace culture where all employees can thrive.
Work Environment
You will be working in a clean and well-lit environment, ensuring comfort and safety during your shifts.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.50/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 Grand Rapids,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

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.