Quality Inspector

Job Title: Quality Engineer/ Technician | $85K-$100K
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Job Description

The Quality Inspector plays a key role in ensuring that precision sheet metal parts consistently meet strict specifications and industry standards. This position combines hands-on inspection of fabricated, welded, painted, and plated components with accurate documentation and occasional travel as a service technician to support and improve customers inspection processes. You will work in a modern, climate-controlled job shop with advanced equipment, performing detailed inspections and contributing directly to the companys reputation for accuracy and quality.
Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on sheet metal fabricated and painted parts to verify they meet all specifications and quality standards.
• Inspect sheet metal parts using a variety of precision tools, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and surface plates, for fabricated, welded, or plated metals.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to execute accurate quality checks on machined and fabricated parts.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation for prototype and medium-run parts, ensuring all inspection records are complete and organized.
• Create and manage PPAP documentation to support production part approval processes.
• Apply knowledge of AS9100 and related standards to inspect tight tolerance parts and ensure compliance with industry requirements.
• Serve as a traveling service technician, visiting customer sites over the road to calibrate equipment and improve inspection processes.
• Use computer systems, including Excel and data entry tools, to record inspection results, track quality metrics, and support reporting.
• Conduct visual inspections and use GD&T principles to assess part conformity and identify deviations.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to communicate inspection findings and support continuous improvement in quality control.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience performing first article, in-process, and final inspections in a manufacturing or sheet metal environment.
• Proficiency using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and surface plates.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings for machined and fabricated parts.
• Strong understanding of GD&T symbols and their application in part inspection.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and related quality standards for tight tolerance components.
• Experience with PPAP documentation and production part approval processes.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Excel and accurate data entry.
• Valid motor vehicle record (MVR) suitable for traveling to customer sites as a service technician.
• Demonstrated experience in quality inspection, quality assurance, and quality control within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to perform detailed visual inspections and document results clearly and accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a sheet metal fabrication or precision job shop environment.
• Familiarity with vision systems or CMM equipment, such as Virtex scanners and similar inspection technologies.
• Comfort working with custom projects and varied products, adapting inspection methods to different part types.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with tight tolerances.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with production, engineering, and customer teams.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple inspections, documentation requirements, and deadlines.

Why Work Here?
Employees enjoy a modern precision job shop environment with a strong focus on safety, quality, and long-term stability. The company offers a production bonus that typically equates to 10% to 15% of salary, company-paid medical benefits, and 401(k) matching to support financial well-being. Team members benefit from two weeks of paid vacation eligibility after 90 days, monthly company-catered lunches tied to safety rewards, and a climate that values recognition and continuous improvement. As a second-generation family business, the organization maintains a small-company feel, fostering close-knit relationships, open communication, and a supportive culture where individuals can grow and contribute meaningfully.
Work Environment
The role is based in an extremely clean, climate-controlled fabrication job shop focused on precision sheet metal work. The facility features custom projects and a variety of products, so you will regularly adapt to different part types and inspection requirements. Most machines are only a few years old, providing access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern manufacturing technology. The environment emphasizes shop safety, organized workflows, and comfortable working conditions, allowing you to focus on high-quality inspection work in a professional setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of white bear lake, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $95000.00/yr.
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.
- Production bonus on average equating 10% to 15% of salary- Company paid medical benefits - Beautiful sheet metal precision job shop- 401K matching - 2 weeks paid vacation eligible after 90 days- 2nd generation family business, so it still has a small company feel- Monthly company catered lunch for safety rewards, and a high focus on shop safety
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in white bear lake,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.

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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.

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