Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

Under minimal to no supervision, the Quality Inspector will perform a variety of tasks including conducting inspections of machined and structural sheet metal parts, verifying purchased materials, documenting nonconformities, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform First Article, in-process, and final inspection activities of machined and structural sheet metal parts using a variety of conventional inspection tools.
• Conduct receiving inspection of purchased materials to verify conformance to purchase order requirements.
• Accurately document nonconforming material and prepare data for review and disposition.
• Fill out pertinent documentation, such as work orders and inspection reports, accurately and legibly.
• Log completed jobs in the ERP system and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Ensure parts, assemblies, and materials are undamaged and leave the quality department free of foreign objects.
• Verify pick tickets for accuracy and traceability.
• Assess customer returned material and provide feedback for proper disposition.
• Assist in training Quality Assurance inspectors.
• Carry out duties safely and responsibly while adhering to safety procedures.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in quality control, inspection, and quality assurance.
• Experience with calipers, micrometers, and visual inspection tools.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED; 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Minimum of 3 years of aerospace experience.
• Certification in machine shop technology, blueprint reading, and GD&T preferred.
• Proficient in using precision measuring instruments and interpreting blueprints.
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Suite.

Why Work Here?

For over two decades, we have been renowned for our uncompromising quality. Our team is composed of professionals with years of hands-on experience in precision manufacturing within aerospace environments. We ensure all quality requirements are maintained and all inspection equipment is calibrated for accuracy. Our commitment to exceptional quality and dependability makes this an exciting place to work.

Work Environment

The Quality Inspector will work in a team of about 10 employees, closely collaborating with the engineering team. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The role requires standing for 6 to 8 hours a day and may involve lifting and moving up to 40 pounds occasionally.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Greenville,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.

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.