Quality Inspector

This 1st shift Quality Technician role runs from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the production floor. You inspect precision medical components to ensure they meet strict customer quality requirements and high standards of appearance and performance. You perform in-process and final inspections, verify dimensions, and confirm that every part leaving the facility meets tight tolerances and visual expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed in-process and final inspections of medical parts on the production floor.
• Verify part dimensions using calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical comparators, and other quality instruments.
• Use vision systems and Keyence equipment to inspect features and ensure compliance with tight tolerances.
• Assist with CMM-based inspection activities; receive training as needed to operate CMM equipment.
• Conduct visual inspections to ensure parts are free of defects and meet cosmetic requirements for medical use.
• Read and interpret blueprints to understand part specifications, dimensional requirements, and tolerances.
• Apply solid understanding of decimal point placement and measurement units when taking and recording measurements.
• Check parts multiple times before they leave the building, including a thorough final inspection.
• Use microscopes, magnifiers, and optical comparators to examine small or critical features in detail.
• Document inspection results clearly and accurately, following established quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Prepare, review, and/or approve technical documentation related to inspection activities as required.
• Follow designated inspection workflows so that jobs move through assigned inspection areas efficiently.
• Work productively throughout the entire shift, inspecting varying lot sizes that may range from hundreds to thousands of pieces.
• Maintain a clean and organized inspection area and handle parts carefully to avoid damage.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, including the use of required eyewear and appropriate footwear.

• Hands-on experience with inspection and quality checks in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for dimensional and visual requirements.
• Proficiency using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Experience performing visual inspection and quality control checks on manufactured parts.
• General knowledge of decimal point placement and measurement units for accurate readings.
• Ability to use microscopes, magnifiers, and optical comparators for detailed inspections.
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus on optical devices.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare, review, and/or approve technical documentation.
• Capability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while performing inspection tasks.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds or more as needed to handle parts and inspection fixtures.
• Prior knowledge or experience in quality control inspection (preferred).

• Familiarity with quality assurance and quality control principles in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience using vision systems and Keyence inspection equipment.
• Exposure to CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) inspection, with willingness to learn and receive training.
• Comfort working with tight tolerances on precision medical components.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking parts multiple times.
• Ability to follow established inspection processes and work independently throughout the shift.

You join a team that takes pride in producing high-precision medical components that directly support patient care. The organization offers a stable daytime schedule with consistent hours, allowing for predictable work-life balance. You work in a structured environment with defined inspection areas and established processes, and you receive training on advanced inspection technologies such as CMM and vision systems. Safety and quality are core values, and you are supported with the tools and protective equipment needed to perform your work effectively.

Work Environment

You work on the production floor in designated inspection areas where jobs are brought to you, so you do not need to search for parts. Lot sizes vary, with some jobs consisting of around 500 pieces and others up to 2,000 pieces, and you are expected to remain engaged in inspection work throughout the entire shift. The role is performed on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The environment is focused on precision and quality, with regular use of calipers, micrometers, gauges, microscopes, magnifiers, optical comparators, vision systems, Keyence equipment, and some CMM tools. You may sit or stand for extended periods and occasionally lift 20 pounds or more. The dress code requires footwear with leather uppers and non-slip soles; safety shoes are not required. Eye protection is mandatory, and safety glasses are provided, or you may wear your own prescription glasses if suitable.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kentwood, MI.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Kentwood,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.