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Aerotek Quality Inspector in Glendale, California
Quality Inspector Job Description
As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for establishing quality standards for various products. You will read blueprints and specifications to ensure that operations meet production standards. You will recommend necessary adjustments and changes to production processes, inspect and test materials and equipment, and use gadgets such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges. You will also remove products that don’t meet production standards, recommend strategies to improve product quality, and either accept or reject finished products. Additionally, you will discuss inspection results with the production team and perform inspections at random to assess product quality.
Responsibilities
Establish quality standards for products.
Read blueprints and specifications to ensure operations meet production standards.
Recommend adjustments and changes to production processes.
Inspect and test materials and equipment.
Use gadgets such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Remove products that don’t meet production standards.
Recommend strategies to improve product quality.
Accept or reject finished products.
Discuss inspection results with the production team.
Perform random inspections to assess product quality.
Essential Skills
2+ years of mechanical inspection experience.
Familiarity with working to drawings and prints to ensure parts meet standards.
Good communication skills.
Proficiency in using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
Experience in visual inspection.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Technical skills and the ability to understand blueprints, documents, and manuals.
Knowledge of basic math and computer skills.
Ability to influence others to follow rules and regulations.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Why Work Here?
Upon becoming a direct employee, you will be eligible for a monthly bonus program that rewards your hard work and dedication.
Work Environment
The work environment is a clean manufacturing setting where most work is performed on your feet. Various positions are available on both shifts. 1st shift operates from 6AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday, and 6AM to 12PM on Saturdays. 2nd shift runs from 4PM to 2:30AM Monday through Friday, and from 12PM to 6PM on Saturdays.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glendale, CA.
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 Glendale,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 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.