Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Quality Assurance Inspector
Job Description
As a Quality Assurance Inspector, you will perform in-process and final inspections of mechanical assemblies and components, ensuring they meet engineering drawings, specifications, and quality control plans. You will support the parts shipping and production teams by utilizing precision measuring instruments to verify dimensional accuracy and conformance. Your role includes conducting visual inspections for defects, identifying and documenting non-conforming materials or assemblies, and collaborating with production or logistics personnel to address quality issues.
Responsibilities
- Perform in-process and final inspections of mechanical assemblies and components.
- Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
- Conduct visual inspections for defects like scratches, dents, and incorrect assembly.
- Identify and document non-conforming materials or assemblies, and initiate non-conformance reports (NCRs).
- Collaborate with production or logistics personnel to address quality issues and provide guidance.
- Assist in the development and improvement of quality control procedures and inspection methods.
- Participate in internal audits and support external audits as required.
- Troubleshoot and maintain production test fixtures/equipment.
- Help troubleshoot failed products on production lines to determine the cause.
- Inspect incoming and outgoing products following inspection plans.
- Provide support to the production line for diagnosis of part non-conformances.
- Evaluate reports of non-conforming material against drawings and specifications.
- Perform further analysis and inspections to identify the root cause of production issues.
- Direct inventory inspections and containment activities when non-conformances are identified.
- Provide light IT and engineering support with the assistance of offsite staff.
- Notify engineering of possible product process and documentation improvements.
- Perform light rework on non-conforming parts to return them to usable status.
Essential Skills
- Experience in quality inspection and use of measuring instruments.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Strong documentation skills and ability to identify non-conforming materials.
- Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with production and logistics personnel.
- Familiarity with quality control procedures and inspection methods.
- Basic IT and engineering support skills.
Why Work Here?
Join a team dedicated to providing unparalleled reliability, quality, and total lifetime value. Work in a supportive environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. Benefit from being part of a company with a global presence and a reputation for excellence in security and performance.
Work Environment
The work environment includes working with HySecurity gate operators, crash gates, barrier arms, and wedge barrier arm operators. The role is based near Seattle, Washington, with a supportive network of distributors and a dedicated sales team. The company values security, performance, and reliability, offering field-configurable functionality to protect a wide range of sites worldwide.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Kent,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
\nCompany Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.