Quality Inspector in Orange, CA

Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented manufacturing professional with a sharp eye for precision? Aerotek is currently seeking a highly skilled Quality Inspector for a direct placement opportunity in Orange, California.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced machine shop environment where you will inspect critical aerospace and commercial parts. If you are looking for a role that offers an excellent four-day workweek (Monday through Thursday) and comprehensive benefits, this position is built for you.

Job Overview

• Hiring Company: Aerotek
• Job Role: Quality Inspector
• Job Location: Orange, CA, USA (On-site)
• Employment Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
• Estimated Salary: $50,000 – $63,000 annually (Open to higher pay depending on experience)
• Industry: Manufacturing / Aerospace

What You Will Do

As a Quality Inspector, you will work within a close-knit team of five inspectors in a dynamic industrial setting. Your core daily responsibilities will include:

• Part Inspection: Performing diversified first-article and final inspections on aerospace, commercial, mechanical, and electro-mechanical parts.
• Blueprint Reading: Utilizing complex engineering drawings, process specifications, and customer documents to verify product conformity.
• Precision Measurement: Operating optical and video comparators, surface plates, height gages, micrometers, and calipers.
• Quality Assurance: Evaluating raw materials and final deliverable units for geometric tolerance, thread accuracy, and true positioning.

What You Need to Succeed

Aerotek is looking for a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and brings strong technical expertise to the shop floor. To qualify, you must have:

• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of quality inspection experience in a mass production or job shop manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Deep proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Tool Familiarity: Hands-on experience with plug and ring thread gages, pin gages, and basic calibration methods.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with AMS & MIL standards is highly advantageous (CMM experience is a great bonus).
• Work Requirements: The ability to stand and sit throughout the shift, wearing mandatory steel-toed shoes in a manufacturing environment.

About Aerotek

Aerotek is a globally recognized leader in workforce and business solutions, supporting over 18,000 clients annually. This specific role is a direct placement position, meaning you will enjoy fantastic benefits after 60 days, including medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and a unique monthly and quarterly gift card rewards program.

How to Apply

Are you ready to bring your precision skills to a top-tier manufacturing team? Update your resume to highlight your GD&T expertise and quality control background, and submit your application before the August 14th deadline!

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