Quality Inspector

The Quality Inspector performs detailed dimensional and visual inspections on a wide variety of complex parts using Faro ARM, CAD comparison, and precision measuring tools to ensure product conformance. This role works from engineering prints, specifications, and acceptance criteria to verify quality, supporting production in a clean, well-organized shop environment on a Monday–Friday day shift.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts and dimensions using engineering prints, tables, specifications, and acceptance criteria to verify that a wide variety of parts meet required standards.
• Use Faro ARM and CAD comparison tools to perform dimensional analysis and confirm product conformance.
• Inspect machined parts, materials, components, sheet metal, and composite parts using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Perform detailed visual inspections and final inspections to ensure all quality requirements are met before release.
• Inspect parts ranging from 2–3 inches up to approximately 8 feet in size, with a focus on smaller but highly complex components.
• Pivot quickly between different parts and inspection priorities throughout the day based on direction from the Lead or Supervisor.
• Follow daily priority inspection assignments while remaining flexible as priorities change during the shift.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, machinists, and other team members to clarify requirements, discuss findings, and support resolution of quality issues.
• Give and receive feedback constructively to support continuous improvement in inspection processes and product quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in alignment with shop floor standards.

• Hands-on experience using micrometers, calipers, and gauges for dimensional inspection.
• Experience performing quality inspection and quality control activities in a manufacturing or shop floor environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in visual inspection and final inspection of parts and components.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team setting.
• Strong communication skills to interact with engineers, machinists, and other team members at all levels.
• Ability to give and receive feedback in a professional and constructive manner.
• Flexibility to switch tasks and inspection priorities quickly while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Experience using Faro ARM or similar portable coordinate measuring equipment for dimensional inspection.
• Experience using CAD comparison and dimensional analysis tools to verify product conformance.
• Familiarity with inspecting sheet metal and composite parts as well as machined components.
• Comfort working with a wide range of part sizes, from small intricate pieces to large components up to approximately 8 feet.

You will join a stable company that offers a close-knit, family-oriented environment with room for upward growth. The organization demonstrates long-term stability and confidence in its business outlook, and it actively takes care of its employees through initiatives such as company picnics and other engagement activities. Team members have the potential to receive annual increases following performance reviews and may be eligible for bonuses upon becoming permanent, supporting both professional development and financial growth.

Work Environment

This role is based on a clean, organized, and well-lit shop floor environment. You will receive daily inspection priorities from a Lead or Supervisor, and these priorities may fluctuate throughout the day, requiring flexibility and responsiveness. The position follows a consistent first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No medical or industry certifications are required for the role. Steel-toe footwear and protective eyewear are required as part of the safety-focused dress code.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Britain, CT.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 New Britain,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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.