Quality Inspector - Pre-Processing

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Inspector - Pre-Processing Job Description

The Quality Inspector – Pre-Processing plays a key role in the quality department by performing inspections on newly received goods and work-in-process, as well as final inspections of machined aerospace parts and assemblies. This position ensures that all products meet engineering requirements, work instructions, and applicable quality standards. The role also involves documenting approvals and non-conforming parts, supporting internal problem-solving and re-work decisions, and occasionally providing training on quality or manufacturing processes to production personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of machined aerospace parts and assemblies using appropriate inspection methods and instruments, including simple to moderate layouts and setups on a surface plate.
• Determine and utilize the correct inspection tools such as micrometers, height gauges, air gauges, radius gauges, calipers, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and other precision measuring devices to verify product conformity.
• Inspect newly received goods to ensure they meet engineering requirements, work instructions, and customer specifications before release to production.
• Conduct final inspections on completed parts and assemblies to confirm compliance with engineering drawings, planning documents, and quality standards prior to shipment.
• Initiate nonconformance records for parts that do not meet requirements and assist in the disposition of non-conforming parts, including identifying re-work or re-inspection needs.
• Complete First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102 and applicable company or contractual requirements, ensuring thorough documentation and traceability.
• Document inspection results, approvals, and non-conforming conditions accurately and in a timely manner to support the overall quality management system.
• Participate in internal problem-solving activities to identify root causes of non-conformances and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Recommend and support the implementation of process improvements to enhance inspection effectiveness and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external personnel to troubleshoot issues, address errors and trends, and negotiate resolution of non-conforming parts and required re-work or re-inspection.
• Provide training or guidance to manufacturing personnel on quality and/or manufacturing processes as needed to support consistent quality performance.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy when reading and interpreting blueprints, planning and engineering documents, quality standards, customer specifications, and other technical design standards.
• Ensure regular on-site attendance at the workplace to support production and inspection schedules.
• Perform other related duties as required to support the quality department and overall operations.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in inspection for machined parts and/or assemblies.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints, planning and engineering documents, quality standards, customer specifications, and other technical design standards.
• Advanced mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions and decimal equivalents.
• Proficiency in accurately reading and using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, tape measures, and similar devices.
• Experience performing visual inspections and quality checks on machined components.
• Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English.
• Capability to complete First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
• Familiarity with aviation and aerospace quality standards, including AS9100 principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree or similar post-secondary or vocational training in a related field is preferred.
• Aerospace industry experience is preferred, particularly in inspection or manufacturing of aerospace parts and assemblies.
• A combination of related aerospace manufacturing experience and internal inspector training may be considered in place of direct inspection experience.
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) experience is preferred.
• Experience working with aviation quality assurance or aerospace quality systems.
• Ability to identify and support process improvements in inspection and manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports both their professional and personal well-being. Full-time team members have access to medical, vision, and dental insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan to help plan for the future. The organization provides long-term and short-term disability coverage, company-paid life insurance, and options for supplemental life insurance for additional security. Paid time off supports work-life balance, while an Employee Assistance Program offers confidential support for personal and work-related challenges. Tuition reimbursement is available to encourage ongoing learning and career development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing shop environment and follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with overtime as required. The position requires regular standing and walking throughout the facility, including movement between buildings and manufacturing areas. Employees must be able to regularly lift, carry over short distances, and push or pull up to 50 pounds, as well as climb steps, stairs, or ladders. Occasional bending, crawling, stooping, squatting, or kneeling may be necessary. The role involves constant verbal and written communication in English using phones, texts, or other messaging tools. Visual acuity is required to accurately read micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments, as well as to distinguish colors. Frequent use of hands and fingers is necessary to operate computer keyboards, measurement instruments, and to manually examine parts. Working conditions may include exposure to excessive noise, where hearing protection is required, and occasional exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, vapors, and extreme temperatures. Employees work around hazardous equipment such as forklifts, hand tools, cranes, lifting devices, and other machine shop equipment. Personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and safety footwear, is required to ensure a safe working environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $30.00/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 Tulsa,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 6, 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.