QC Inspector

Job Title: QC Inspector

Pay: $20-25

Shift: 3pm-11:30pm

Job Description

The QC Inspector is responsible for performing detailed in-process and final inspections of printed circuit board assemblies to ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. This role serves as the final quality checkpoint in the manufacturing process, identifying defects, verifying rework, and ensuring adherence to IPC-A-610, AS9100D, and ISO standards. The position requires strong attention to detail, experience with inspection tools, and the ability to maintain accurate quality documentation and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections of printed circuit board assemblies to ensure they meet customer specifications and industry standards.

• Serve as the final quality checkpoint in the manufacturing process, identifying defects and verifying rework.

• Ensure adherence to IPC-A-610, AS9100D, and ISO standards.

• Maintain accurate quality documentation and traceability.

• Perform visual inspections on PCB assemblies under magnification.

• Conduct First Article Inspections and validate builds against BOMs and drawings.

• Identify solder defects such as bridges, cold joints, insufficient solder, polarity issues, and missing parts.

• Collaborate with SMT/AOI teams and utilize ERP/MRP systems.

Essential Skills

• Active or recent IPC-A-610 certification required; J-STD-001 preferred.

• 35 years of quality inspection experience in electronics manufacturing (PCBA).

• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and BOMs.

• Proven ability to conduct First Article Inspections.

• Expert-level component recognition (SMT and through-hole).

• Excellent attention to detail and focus for high-density electronic assemblies.

• Strong communication skills for documenting defects and working with production teams.

• Visual acuity and ability to use microscopes for extended periods.

• Manual dexterity for handling ESD-sensitive components.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, and routing instructions.

• IPC J-STD-001 certification.

• Experience working with SMT/AOI teams.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Why Work Here?

This role is critical as the final gatekeeper for product quality in a high-reliability industry, offering the opportunity to work in regulated environments such as aerospace and medical devices. Employees can leverage and maintain IPC certifications in a collaborative environment with engineering, AOI, and production teams, ensuring strong stability and growth within quality assurance career paths.

Work Environment

Work in an electronics manufacturing/inspection setting (PCBA environment), with extended use of microscopes and magnification tools. The role requires sitting or standing for long periods at inspection stations, handling delicate electronic assemblies under ESD protocols, and maintaining a high attention-to-detail, quality-focused work atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Garland, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Garland,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.