• Quality Inspector

    Aerotek (New Century, KS)


    Job Title: Quality Inspector

    Job Description

    Join a dedicated team in a leading aerospace components manufacturing company as an entry-level lab technician within our Quality team. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the highest quality standards of our products, specifically focusing on screws and bolts. As a Quality Inspector, you will play an integral part in our inspection processes, ensuring compliance with strict standards. We seek a dependable and committed individual with excellent communication skills to advocate for quality in our business.

    Responsibilities

    + Inspect and approve incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.

    + Approve finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work, and confirming re-work.

    + Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, and inputting data into the quality database.

    + Maintain measurement equipment by following operating instructions, calibration requirements, and calling for repairs.

    + Select samples and check them using appropriate methods, such as measuring dimensions, testing functionality, and comparing to specifications.

    + Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.

    + Update job knowledge by participating in company and external quality training.

    + Assist in establishing quality standards for products.

    + Read blueprints and specifications to ensure operations and products meet design and specification standards.

    + Use inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and various gauges to measure products.

    + Utilize automated systems to prepare samples for metallurgical tests.

    + Maintain records of testing and prepare and submit reports to the quality supervisor or director.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in using micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators.

    + Basic computer and math skills.

    + Strong attention to detail and a purposeful approach.

    + Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in quality control and inspection processes.

    + Familiarity with reading blueprints and specifications.

    + Problem-solving skills and great documentation capabilities.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This position offers a direct placement opportunity within a reputable company. You will gain invaluable experience in quality assurance in the aerospace industry. The company values continuous learning and provides opportunities for training and career advancement.

     

    Work Environment

     

    You will work in a dynamic machine shop environment that can be loud when production is running, with CNC machines operating thousands of parts per day. The environment is non-climate-controlled, and steel-toed shoes are required. The regular working hours are Monday to Friday, from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of New Century, Kansas.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $45760.00/yr.

     

    direct placement opportunity and will have benefits through it!

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in New Century,KS.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2025.

    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.