Quality Control Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector

ENTRY LEVEL

$18-$20/hour

Job Description

The Quality Control Inspector ensures that manufactured products consistently meet internal quality standards, industry regulations, and contract specifications. This role requires precise inspection and testing throughout the manufacturing cycle, careful documentation of results, and proactive communication to resolve quality issues. The position operates on a 1st shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with the flexibility to work up to 4:30 p.m. as needed and frequent Saturday shifts of 6 to 8 hours. The inspector works in a manufacturing environment that produces highly specialized equipment and components, requiring strong attention to detail, accurate measurement skills, and the ability to interpret technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and measure materials, components, and finished products throughout the manufacturing cycle to verify conformance to specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
• Use standard measuring tools accurately, including rulers, calipers, micrometers, force gauges, tape measures, and other measurement devices to perform precise inspections.
• Interpret blueprints, manufacturing drawings, work specification sheets, and related data to determine inspection requirements, testing procedures, and appropriate measuring instruments.
• Record inspection data, measurements, and quantities inspected on required inspection reports and forms in a clear and accurate manner.
• Collect, organize, and file inspection and test records in accordance with established record maintenance procedures to ensure proper traceability and documentation.
• Notify supervisors and relevant personnel promptly when production quality problems arise and assist in identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Discuss inspection results with production and quality teams, clearly communicate nonconformances, and recommend necessary corrective actions to improve product quality.
• Complete all required record keeping, including time sheets, traceability forms, and other documentation associated with quality control activities.
• Understand and correctly apply part numbers and revision levels to ensure that the correct versions of components and products are inspected.
• Inspect customer repair items as needed to verify that repair work meets specified quality and performance requirements.
• Assist with training new inspectors by demonstrating proper inspection techniques, use of measuring tools, and documentation practices.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned to support overall production and quality objectives.
• Follow company rules, procedures, and quality standards at all times to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Essential Skills

• 1 to 2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with quality control or manufacturing processes, including familiarity with production workflows and inspection points.
• Ability to read and understand basic written instructions and English documents related to work orders, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Ability to perform basic computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Proficiency in accurately using standard measuring tools such as rulers, calipers, micrometers, force gauges, tape measures, and other measurement instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, blueprints, and work specification sheets.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain high accuracy standards in all inspection and documentation tasks.
• Capability to identify nonconformances and communicate quality issues clearly to supervisors and production personnel.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise and physical activity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with ITAR-related environments and requirements.
• Experience with upholstery, apparel manufacturing, industrial sewing, or related textile production processes.
• Experience working around or operating sewing machines in a production setting.
• Comfort using measurement tools in both mechanical and textile contexts.
• Ability to collaborate with bilingual colleagues and work effectively in a multilingual workforce.
• Willingness to work overtime, including extended weekday hours and frequent Saturday shifts, as production needs require.
• Interest in long-term employment and professional growth within a stable manufacturing organization.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a long-term career path within a stable and specialized manufacturing organization that values employee retention and growth. The workplace is known for its low turnover, and employees who become permanent tend to stay and build their careers over time. You can expect a supportive environment with experienced colleagues, including bilingual team members who help foster strong communication and teamwork. The company emphasizes consistency, quality, and reliability, providing a setting where your attention to detail and commitment to excellence are recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

The role is based on a manufacturing shop floor that is heated and air conditioned, providing a comfortable and controlled environment throughout the year. The facility produces advanced personnel systems and related equipment, including products used in demanding operational missions. The noise level is usually moderate due to sewing machines and general production traffic. The position involves frequent walking around the production area, as well as periods of sitting at or near sewing machines and inspection stations. You may be required to lift and/or pull moderate to heavy items as part of routine inspection and handling activities. The standard schedule is 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with the flexibility to work up to 4:30 p.m. and frequent Saturday shifts of 6 to 8 hours, depending on production needs. The environment supports employees who can understand basic written instructions, and many bilingual coworkers are available to assist with communication as needed.

Virtual meeting link: Bridget O'Connor Meeting Link

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SANTA ANA, CA.

The pay range for this position is $18.45 - $20.64/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)

This is a fully onsite position in SANTA ANA,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.

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.