Quality Inspector

The Quality Inspector ensures that incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products meet established specifications and standards. This role performs detailed visual and dimensional inspections, documents results accurately, and works closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials received from vendors for approval, rejecting and arranging the return of unacceptable materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform First Article inspections on initial production items and communicate required adjustments to production and engineering supervisors before granting final approval.
• Escalate quality issues promptly to the Quality Manager and/or Production Manager when nonconformances or recurring problems are identified.
• Inspect finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and returning products for rework when necessary.
• Verify that reworked products meet all specifications and document confirmation of successful rework.
• Document inspection results by completing accurate written reports and logs, and by entering data into the computer system, database, and related software.
• Read and interpret customer and company documentation, including blueprints, diagrams, customer specifications, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists to perform inspections correctly.
• Use precision measuring instruments and test equipment to verify dimensions and product characteristics.
• Perform various manufacturing-related tasks as assigned to support production and quality operations.
• Maintain a clean, efficient, and organized work area, following housekeeping and safety standards.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately and adhere to established quality and production procedures.
• Manage time effectively to complete inspections within required timeframes and support production schedules.

• High degree of attention to detail to identify defects and verify conformance to specifications.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and inspection priorities.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical abilities and critical thinking skills for evaluating inspection results and identifying issues.
• Ability to sit or stand in one area for several hours at a time as required by inspection tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs on occasion.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Ability to read and understand customer and company documentation, including blueprints, diagrams, customer specifications, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, counting, and measuring.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and test equipment effectively.
• PC and data entry skills for recording inspection results and maintaining records.
• General proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for documentation and reporting.

• Experience in quality inspection or quality control in a manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and production workflows is an advantage.
• Comfort working with databases or quality-related software to record and track inspection data.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with production, engineering, and quality personnel.
• Reliability and consistency in following procedures and meeting deadlines.

This full-time role offers a stable schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a relaxed, casual atmosphere that supports work-life balance. You will have access to health, dental, vision, 401(k), life, and disability insurance plans, as well as paid time off and paid holidays. The environment encourages accountability, independence, and professional growth while providing the security of strong benefits and consistent hours.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position in a casual atmosphere within a manufacturing setting. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with overtime available or required at times based on business needs. Work is primarily performed at an inspection station where you may sit or stand in one area for extended periods while conducting visual and measurement tests. The role involves handling materials and products, with regular lifting up to 25 lbs and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. You will use precision measuring instruments, test equipment, and a computer for data entry and reporting, including Microsoft Excel and Word. The work area is maintained to be clean, efficient, and organized, and the overall environment supports focused, detail-oriented tasks in a production and quality control context. Dress is casual, appropriate for a manufacturing and inspection environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Norwood, MA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Norwood,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 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.