Job Title: Quality Control Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Control Inspector performs detailed dimensional and visual inspections throughout the production cycle to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. This role uses precision measuring equipment and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to verify conformance on highly regulated projects, including nuclear, Department of Energy (DoE), Department of Defense (DoD), and AS9100/ISO9001 work. The inspector collaborates closely with production and quality teams to maintain strict compliance and traceability for all inspected parts.

Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in-process, and final dimensional inspections to verify that products meet drawing specifications, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements, and customer quality standards.
• Use conventional precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, digital height gages, and other tools to conduct accurate dimensional inspections.
• Operate and utilize coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and related systems, including Faro, Faro Arm, Keyence, and Zeiss equipment, to perform precise measurements and verify product conformance.
• Conduct visual inspections throughout the production cycle to identify nonconformances and ensure adherence to internal quality procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Perform receipt inspections of incoming materials, parts, and consumables to confirm they meet specified requirements before release to production.
• Execute quality control witness and hold points in accordance with work travelers and documented procedures.
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles to inspection activities to ensure correct interpretation of tolerances and features.
• Document all inspection results accurately, maintain complete traceability, and ensure inspection records are properly stored and organized.
• Support quality audits and quality assurance activities by providing inspection data, documentation, and technical input as needed.
• Collaborate with production personnel, quality assurance staff, and customers to clarify requirements, address quality issues, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure all inspection activities comply with applicable QA programs, customer specifications, and standards such as AS9100 and ISO9001.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement by following established procedures and suggesting enhancements to inspection processes.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience performing dimensional inspections using conventional precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, and digital height gages.
• Hands-on experience conducting first article, in-process, and final inspections in a production or machine shop environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) concepts to inspection work.
• Proficiency using coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) for dimensional verification.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control principles, including compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards.
• Experience performing receiving inspections for materials, parts, and consumables.
• Ability to accurately document inspection results and maintain traceability throughout the production cycle.
• Familiarity with audits and quality compliance activities.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and commitment to accuracy in measurements and documentation.
• Effective communication skills to interface with production personnel, quality teams, and customers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on projects in highly regulated industries such as nuclear, DoE, and DoD environments.
• Hands-on experience with CMM technologies and brands such as Faro, Faro Arm, Keyence, and Zeiss.
• machine shop or manufacturing setting with exposure to precision machining processes.
• Knowledge of QA program requirements and customer-specific quality standards.
• Comfort working with digital tools and measurement software associated with CMM and inspection equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a strong, growing industry with long-term opportunities for advancement and professional development. The organization offers competitive compensation, excellent health benefits, and a robust 401(k) program to support your financial well-being. Paid time off begins early in your tenure, with PTO available after 90 days and an increase to two weeks at one year, supporting a healthy work-life balance. The culture emphasizes customer success, integrity in every decision, and the belief that great outcomes start with great people. Continuous improvement, excellence as the standard, and blameless accountability create an environment where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact.

Work Environment

This role is based in a machine shop environment where precision machining and inspection activities take place. The standard schedule is a first shift, typically 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the possibility of transitioning to four 10-hour shifts depending on operational needs. You will work with a range of precision measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, digital height gages, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) such as Faro, Faro Arm, Keyence, and Zeiss systems. The environment emphasizes adherence to quality procedures, safety practices, and structured workflows to support complex, regulated projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chattanooga,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

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):

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.