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Quality Inspector

$18.55 - $33.41 per hour

Quality Inspector

San Jose, CA

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

Job Overview

We're seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to support the inspection of electronic assemblies and PCB products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates with quality control, electronics manufacturing, or production experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform in-process, incoming, and final inspections on electronic assemblies and PCB products
  • Identify defects and verify products meet quality standards and customer specifications
  • Conduct visual inspections using microscopes, magnifiers, and AOI equipment
  • Review work instructions, drawings, and quality documentation
  • Complete inspection records and enter data into MES systems
  • Partner with manufacturing teams to address quality concerns
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

Qualifications

  • 6+ months of quality inspection, manufacturing, or production experience
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects
  • Basic computer and data entry skills
  • Ability to follow work instructions and quality procedures

Preferred Experience

  • Electronics or PCB manufacturing
  • SMT and AOI inspection
  • First Article Inspection (FAI)
  • IPC-A-610 Certification
  • Experience with microscopes and measurement tools

Key Skills

  • Quality Inspection
  • Quality Control (QC)
  • PCB Inspection
  • Electronics Manufacturing
  • SMT Manufacturing
  • AOI Inspection
  • IPC-A-610
  • MES Systems
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Attention to Detail

Great opportunity for candidates looking to grow their career in electronics manufacturing and quality assurance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.55 - $33.41/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.

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