Quality Inspector

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

This role focuses on inspecting casted and machined parts in a precision machine shop environment. You will perform in-process and final inspections, verify parts against engineering drawings and blueprints, and ensure all components meet established quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect castings and machined parts during in-process and final inspection to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.
• Use precision measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, and gauges, to verify critical dimensions and tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to determine inspection criteria and acceptance standards.
• Perform visual inspections to identify defects, irregularities, and nonconformances in casted and machined components.
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain complete, organized quality records.
• Follow established quality procedures, inspection standards, and work instructions during all inspection activities.
• Communicate inspection findings clearly to production and quality teams to support timely resolution of issues.

Essential Skills

• Basic to intermediate experience using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Proficiency in visual inspection techniques to identify defects and nonconformances.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and consistency in measurements and documentation.
• Ability to document inspection results clearly and maintain quality documentation and records.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) with company match and an employee ownership program where long-term employees can build meaningful stock value. Employees receive competitive medical, vision, and dental coverage with affordable options for families. The company invests in internal promotion and professional growth, creating clear opportunities for advancement. Team members enjoy a supportive culture that includes self-service snacks and lunch, employee appreciation events with raffles, food trucks, games, prizes, and cooking contests, as well as shift differentials that reward flexible scheduling.

Work Environment

You will work in a clean, climate-controlled production machining environment focused on precision and quality. The inspection department handles both in-process and final inspection of machined and casted parts, using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

This is a Permanent position based out of MINNEAPOLIS, MN.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in MINNEAPOLIS,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

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.

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.