Quality Inspector

Job Title: 3 Month Contract - Mechanical Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Inspector performs manual inspections and operates coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to verify the dimensional accuracy and quality of aerospace parts in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures that all components meet strict engineering specifications, blueprints, and industry standards before release.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed manual inspections of aerospace parts using precision measurement tools to verify conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Operate coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to conduct dimensional inspections and document results accurately.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and technical drawings to determine measurement requirements and inspection criteria.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to evaluate part features and tolerances.
• Use micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments to measure dimensions and verify product quality.
• Record inspection data clearly and maintain accurate documentation for quality assurance and traceability.
• Identify nonconforming parts and communicate findings to appropriate team members for corrective action.
• Follow established inspection procedures and quality standards to ensure consistent and reliable results.
• Support overall quality assurance activities within the aerospace manufacturing process.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience performing quality inspection in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in manual inspection of parts using precision measurement tools.
• Ability to operate coordinate measuring machines (CMM) for dimensional inspection.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Solid understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles.
• Skilled in using micrometers for precise dimensional measurements.
• Skilled in using calipers for accurate inspection of part features.
• Knowledge of quality assurance practices and standards in manufacturing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience inspecting aerospace components or working in aerospace manufacturing.
• Familiarity with inspection documentation and reporting practices.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills when evaluating parts against specifications.
• Ability to follow established inspection procedures and work independently with minimal supervision.

Why Work Here?

Join a highly specialized aerospace manufacturing environment where quality and precision are valued at every stage of production. You will gain exposure to advanced inspection techniques and equipment, including CMM technology, while working on a structured contract assignment that offers clear expectations and the opportunity to build valuable industry experience.

Work Environment

This role is based in an aerospace manufacturing facility focused on producing precision components. The work environment involves hands-on inspection of parts using tools such as micrometers, calipers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM). You will work around production and machining operations with established safety and quality procedures. The setting is structured, process-driven, and centered on meeting strict aerospace quality standards.

This is a Contract position based out of Brea, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Brea,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.