Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Aerotek is hiring a Quality Inspector in Charleston, WV! Up to $18/hour with weekly pay!

This position is responsible for operating machinery, reading prints, and ensuring parts meet customer specifications. It is a hands-on role in a production-focused environment with an emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and customer documentation
• Operate production machines and monitor output.
• Measure and inspect parts to ensure they meet specified tolerances.
• Machine parts according to print specifications.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Operate multiple machines when needed.
• Follow ISO guidelines and maintain quality standards.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain a clean work area.
• Work cross-functionally with warehouse, engineering, and office teams to ensure accurate order completion.
• Complete basic administrative tasks related to production.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Machine operation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• 1+ years of machine operating experience.
• 1+ years of experience reading blueprints.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Experience with power tools and mechanical assembly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capability to follow standardized procedures and guidelines.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a strong entry point into a long-term machining career within a custom job shop environment. You will work on a wide variety of parts and projects, providing exposure to different machines and setups, which is crucial for skill development in this field. The company is expanding its machine shop operations, offering opportunities for organic advancement and skill development. The team-oriented, entrepreneurial culture encourages employees to develop their skills, making this a solid opportunity for growth in the machining trade.

Work Environment

The work environment is a small-to-mid size industrial warehouse and machine shop supporting fasteners and custom components for manufacturing customers. It is hands-on and production-focused, with machine operators working from prints, setting up jobs, and producing custom parts in a high-mix, low-volume job shop setting. The environment is fast-paced yet organized, with a strong emphasis on precision, quality, and safety. Operators collaborate closely with shop, warehouse, and office teams, taking ownership of their work while building skills across different machines and projects. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM, with voluntary overtime during the week and on Saturdays. Steel toe boots are required.

This is a contract position based out of South Charleston, WV.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $20.00/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).

This is a fully onsite position in South Charleston, WV.