• Quality Inspector

    Aerotek (Minneapolis, MN)


    Job Title: Quality Inspector $25-35/hr

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated 1st Shift Quality Inspector to join our team. The position requires working Monday through Thursday from 6 am to 4:30 pm, with occasional overtime on Fridays. The successful candidate will perform quality inspections on machined parts for the Aerospace and Defense industry in a separate quality department room.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections using Micrometers, Calipers, Comparators, and potentially a CMM.

    + Read and interpret defense blueprints, understanding GD&T symbols.

    + Maintain tolerances down to +/.0001 of an inch.

    + Document inspections on paper, with the ability to use Excel as a plus.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of Quality Inspection experience in a metal shop, preferably in Aerospace and Defense.

    + Proficiency in reading blueprints and understanding GD&T symbols.

    + Experience with Micrometers, Calipers, and Comparators.

    + ITAR compliance.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + CMM experience is preferred.

    + Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry is beneficial.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a growing and expanding business with four locations in Minnesota. We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401k match program, and opportunities for overtime. Be part of a company that takes pride in quality and innovation, with products used in space exploration.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The position is based in a small to medium-sized machine shop with about 20 employees. The shop is in an older building but is well lit, organized, and clean, with air conditioning. It is family-owned and operated for over 50 years, focusing on quality workmanship. The company is involved in exciting projects within the Aerospace industry, including parts used in the Mars Rover and satellites.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr.

     

    401(k) retirement plan

     

    Healthcare coverage

     

    Disability insurance

     

    Pension plan

     

    Paid time off (PTO)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.