Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

Join our team as a Quality Inspector on the 1st shift, with flexible hours from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm or 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of our products by using advanced tools and equipment to ensure precision and quality.

Responsibilities

• Use profilometers to check surface finish and record results on designated forms.
• Operate microscopes, micrometers, and roundness gages, and accurately record results.
• Inspect parts from operator's machines using various gages including air gages, concentricity gages, plug gages, dial bore gages, and drop indicators.
• Report any non-conformances to the Quality Manager.
• Interact with production personnel and members of management as needed.
• Perform special quality tasks and reporting as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least two years of related quality experience in a metals environment.
• Experience in measuring parts.
• Proficiency in computer skills including SPC Charts.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to use basic instrumentation such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and profilometers.
• Ability to read blueprint dimensions and a basic understanding of GD&T.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of roundness gages, air gages, concentricity gages, plug gages, dial bore gages, and drop indicators.
• Experience from a grinding or precision machining experience.
• CMM Experience, preferably with ZEISS.
• Experience working with very tight tolerances.
• Understanding of GD&T symbols, blueprint reading, and common quality instrumentation.

Why Work Here?

Join a smaller quality team with significant growth opportunities. Enjoy working in two large new quality labs equipped with high-level quality machines such as CMM. Benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k with match, and holiday and vacation time when brought on permanently.

Work Environment

You will be trained on the 1st shift (7 am - 3:30 pm) for two weeks, with flexible shift options for skilled individuals, including 2nd shift (3:30 pm - 11 pm) and hours of operation from 6 am to 8 pm. Work in a very clean and temperature-controlled environment, collaborating with operators on the floor as well as in the quality lab. Enjoy your own brand-new Zeiss Micura CMM machine, desk, and workstation within a state-of-the-art facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington Heights, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 Arlington Heights,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.

\nCompany 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.

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.