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Job Title: Quality Assurance Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for inspecting parts that have been punched out of machines, ensuring they meet specifications and are free of burs. The role involves verifying that parts match the print, determining the worth of repairing or scrapping defective parts, and preparing parts for shipping by boxing and palletizing them.

Responsibilities

+ Assist the Quality Manager in reducing and eliminating internal and external rejects.

+ Work within the guidelines of the current quality system.

+ Organize, maintain, and document all product dimensional checks and approvals.

+ Assist production in measuring, maintaining, and documenting the quality of products.

+ Assist with customer requests for First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).

+ Help production staff complete In Process Inspection Forms.

+ Conduct random audits of production to ensure completion of inspection forms.

+ Utilize measuring equipment such as Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gauges, Vision Systems, FARO arms, CMM, and Pin/Radius Gauges for inspections.

+ Maintain In Process Inspection Requirements for production.

+ Maintain and update Material Certification paperwork.

+ Inspect and approve incoming products/materials from outside services.

+ Read and understand various customer blueprints and tolerance ranges.

+ Identify critical dimensional checks and approve parts from one operation to the next.

+ Work with production to reduce internal and external rejections.

+ Maintain quality dimensional checks at required operations.

+ Generate inspection approval forms.

+ Measure and maintain quality documents and request production holds if needed.

+ Build effective working relationships with production staff.

+ Maintain Quality Certifications and Inspections.

+ Assist the Quality Manager in resolving open Corrective Action Reports.

+ Provide continuous updates to the Quality Manager as required.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in quality assurance and control processes.

+ Experience with CMM, Vision Systems, and FARO arms.

+ Ability to check parts that have been stamped out using measuring tools.

+ Understanding of quality standards, ISO, and corrective action evaluation.

+ Experience in quality inspection roles, preferably in the metal fabricating industry.

+ Ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and co-workers.

+ Experience with measuring equipment such as Calipers, Height Gauges, GD&T, CMM (PC Dmis), Vision System (Micro-vu), and FARO arm Gauge.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ One to five years of experience in a quality inspection role or similar.

+ College Degree or on-the-job experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality is preferred.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

+ Proficiency in reading and writing in English.

+ Ability to work independently and stay on task.

+ Understanding of work orders and following prints to verify parts.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned and operated company that values its employees. Benefit from a supportive work environment that fosters growth and stability.

Work Environment

This role is primarily office-based with occasional exposure to a production environment. Safety is paramount; steel-toed shoes and safety glasses are required. Expect exposure to moderately loud equipment and the need for protective footwear throughout the plant.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MANKATO, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $31.25/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 MANKATO,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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.