Quality Inspector
Aerotek, florence, al, United States
**Job Title: Quality Inspector**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our manufactured products. This position involves final inspection, reading blueprints, and using various measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers. Although primarily based in a lab, the role requires periodic presence on the production floor.
**Responsibilities**
+ Inspect manufactured devices/articles at First Article, in-process, incoming, and Final Inspections according to customer and company specifications.
+ Perform accurate mechanical, physical, and visual inspections of raw materials, components, and assemblies per inspection plans or specification requirements.
+ Determine whether products conform to product specifications.
+ Initiate non-conformance reports as required.
+ Detect, correct, and prevent waste or loss of raw materials or partially finished products.
+ Train employees in proper inspection procedures.
+ Prevent damage through carelessness to the equipment or processes used in the job.
+ Collaborate with all departments to provide assistance when needed.
+ Follow ISO quality management system procedures.
+ Adhere to safety and environmental procedures.
+ Follow written and verbal directions from managers and company officers.
+ Perform non-routine tasks assigned by managers and company officers.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficiency in inspection and quality control techniques.
+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
+ Skill in using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
+ Experience in visual inspection and quality checks.
+ Competence in deburring, grinding, buffing, and polishing.
+ Familiarity with CMM operation and final inspection processes.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Strong math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
+ Ability to convert metric units to English units and vice versa.
+ Reasoning skills to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
+ Capability to work independently with computer software.
+ Physical skills to use standard measuring and testing devices.
+ Ability to read complex drawings and specifications.
+ Strong oral communication skills with all plant personnel.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a dynamic team where you can grow your career and potentially secure a full-time position after an initial contract period. We offer a supportive work environment and encourage professional development.
**Work Environment**
The typical shift is 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM from Monday to Friday, with one Saturday a month required due to current high demand. Employees will work both in a lab setting and on the production floor. The role involves standing or sitting for extended periods, frequent use of hand tools, and handling small and large parts. Employees must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. The work requires continuous mental and visual attention and the ability to handle repetitive or diversified tasks. Dress code is casual but must adhere to safety standards.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Florence, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Florence,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
**About Aerotek:**
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.
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our manufactured products. This position involves final inspection, reading blueprints, and using various measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers. Although primarily based in a lab, the role requires periodic presence on the production floor.
**Responsibilities**
+ Inspect manufactured devices/articles at First Article, in-process, incoming, and Final Inspections according to customer and company specifications.
+ Perform accurate mechanical, physical, and visual inspections of raw materials, components, and assemblies per inspection plans or specification requirements.
+ Determine whether products conform to product specifications.
+ Initiate non-conformance reports as required.
+ Detect, correct, and prevent waste or loss of raw materials or partially finished products.
+ Train employees in proper inspection procedures.
+ Prevent damage through carelessness to the equipment or processes used in the job.
+ Collaborate with all departments to provide assistance when needed.
+ Follow ISO quality management system procedures.
+ Adhere to safety and environmental procedures.
+ Follow written and verbal directions from managers and company officers.
+ Perform non-routine tasks assigned by managers and company officers.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficiency in inspection and quality control techniques.
+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
+ Skill in using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
+ Experience in visual inspection and quality checks.
+ Competence in deburring, grinding, buffing, and polishing.
+ Familiarity with CMM operation and final inspection processes.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Strong math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
+ Ability to convert metric units to English units and vice versa.
+ Reasoning skills to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
+ Capability to work independently with computer software.
+ Physical skills to use standard measuring and testing devices.
+ Ability to read complex drawings and specifications.
+ Strong oral communication skills with all plant personnel.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a dynamic team where you can grow your career and potentially secure a full-time position after an initial contract period. We offer a supportive work environment and encourage professional development.
**Work Environment**
The typical shift is 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM from Monday to Friday, with one Saturday a month required due to current high demand. Employees will work both in a lab setting and on the production floor. The role involves standing or sitting for extended periods, frequent use of hand tools, and handling small and large parts. Employees must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. The work requires continuous mental and visual attention and the ability to handle repetitive or diversified tasks. Dress code is casual but must adhere to safety standards.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Florence, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Florence,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
**About Aerotek:**
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.