Job Title: Aerospace Quality Inspector

Job Description

This role plays a key part in the quality department, ensuring that machined aerospace parts and assemblies meet all engineering and customer requirements. The Aerospace Quality Inspector performs inspections on incoming materials, work-in-process, and final products, documents approvals and nonconformances, and supports continuous improvement of inspection processes. The position also contributes to problem-solving activities and may provide training on quality and manufacturing processes to production personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections on newly received goods, work-in-process components, and final machined aerospace parts and assemblies to ensure full compliance with engineering requirements, work instructions, and customer specifications.
• Determine and use appropriate inspection methods and instruments, including micrometers, height gauges, air gauges, radius gauges, calipers, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and other precision tools to complete in-process and final inspections.
• Set up and perform simple to moderately complex layouts and inspections on a surface plate, ensuring accurate measurements and adherence to tolerances.
• Operate a CMM using open set-ups to verify part dimensions and features according to drawings and technical documentation.
• Initiate nonconformance records for parts that do not meet requirements, document findings clearly, and support the disposition of nonconforming parts.
• Complete First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102 and applicable company and contractual requirements, ensuring thorough documentation and traceability.
• Document inspection results accurately, including approvals and nonconforming conditions, and maintain records in accordance with quality management system requirements.
• Participate in internal problem-solving activities to identify root causes of nonconformances and help determine rework, re-inspection, or corrective actions as needed.
• Recommend and support the implementation of process improvements to enhance inspection effectiveness, efficiency, and overall product quality.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external personnel to troubleshoot issues, address inspection errors and trends, and negotiate resolutions for nonconforming parts and required rework or re-inspection.
• Provide quality and/or manufacturing process training to manufacturing personnel as needed to reinforce quality standards and inspection requirements.
• Use advanced mathematical skills to perform calculations related to dimensions, tolerances, and measurements using fractions and decimal equivalents.
• Read and interpret blueprints, planning and engineering documents, quality standards, customer specifications, and other technical design standards to guide inspection activities.
• Maintain consistent, reliable on-site attendance at the workplace to support production schedules and quality objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the quality department and overall manufacturing operations.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in inspection for machined parts and/or assemblies, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints, planning and engineering documents, quality standards, customer specifications, and other technical design standards.
• Advanced mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions and decimal equivalents.
• Proficiency in accurately reading and using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, tape measures, and similar devices.
• Hands-on experience using micrometers and calipers for dimensional inspection of machined components.
• CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) experience, including the ability to operate a CMM using open set-ups.
• Experience in quality inspection, quality control, and quality assurance within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and practices, including AS9100 and AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
• Ability to perform visual inspections and quality checks, including the ability to distinguish colors accurately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to document findings clearly and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, including manufacturing areas, and to lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb steps, stairs, or ladders regularly and occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel as required by inspection tasks.
• Sufficient visual acuity to accurately read precision measuring instruments and examine parts, and the manual dexterity to use hands and fingers to operate computer keyboards and measurement tools.
• Willingness and ability to work a Monday through Friday schedule from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with overtime as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree or similar post-secondary or vocational training in a related field is preferred.
• Aerospace manufacturing or aerospace quality assurance experience is preferred.
• Experience with aviation quality assurance practices and standards.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality management system requirements.
• Experience performing First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102.
• Experience in a machine shop environment, including exposure to hazardous equipment such as forklifts, hand tools, cranes, and other lifting devices.
• Ability to contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance inspection methods and workflows.
• Comfort working in environments with occasional dust, smoke, fumes, vapors, extreme temperatures, and high noise levels, while consistently using required personal protective equipment.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports their health, financial security, and professional growth. Full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan to help build long-term financial stability. The organization provides long-term and short-term disability coverage, company-paid life insurance, and options for supplemental life insurance to enhance personal protection. Paid time off supports work-life balance, while an Employee Assistance Program offers confidential resources for personal and professional challenges. Tuition reimbursement underscores a strong commitment to continued learning and career development, helping employees advance their skills and pursue future opportunities.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing shop environment where conditions can vary significantly throughout the day. The role requires on-site presence and involves regular movement throughout all buildings and manufacturing areas, including standing and walking for extended periods. Employees frequently lift, carry over short distances, and push or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds, and regularly climb steps, stairs, or ladders. Occasional bending, crawling, stooping, squatting, or kneeling may be required to access parts and equipment for inspection. The work environment includes exposure to excessive noise, where hearing protection is required, as well as occasional dust, smoke, fumes, vapors, and extreme temperatures. Team members work around hazardous equipment such as forklifts, hand tools, cranes, and other lifting devices typical of a machine shop. Visual acuity is essential for reading precision measuring instruments and distinguishing colors, and employees use their hands and fingers to operate computer keyboards, measurement instruments, and to manually examine parts. Personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and safety footwear, is required and must be worn consistently to maintain a safe workplace. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with overtime as needed to meet production and customer demands.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Tulsa,OK.

This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026.

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.

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):
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