Entry-Level Aerospace Quality Inspector

Astronics Corporation; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Astronics CSC invites applications for an entry-level Quality Inspector position at our Illinois manufacturing site. The role focuses on ensuring products and processes meet customer, blueprint, and work instruction requirements with attention to documentation and measurement accuracy.

Responsibilities include in-process inspections, instrument setup verification, and generation of inspection reports. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to ISO/AS9100 and quality systems, and continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Read and understand process documents and standards.
• Team player with good interaction skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Basic math including fractions, decimals, and geometry.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with MS Office apps.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product and process features to customer, blueprint, or work instruction requirements.
• Perform in-process inspections to ensure production follows defined work instructions.
• Verify electrical test setups and results for each job.
• Fulfilling and delivering inspection reports; document control per ERP.
• Use caliper, micrometer, and other basic inspection tools.
• Escalate quality, manufacturing, supplier, and other issues as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Math proficiency

Team player

Basic computer skills

MS Office familiarity

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Comparator

ERP system

Ruler

Job description

Astronics CSC invites applications for an entry-level Quality Inspector position at our Illinois manufacturing site. The role focuses on ensuring products and processes meet customer, blueprint, and work instruction requirements with attention to documentation and measurement accuracy.

Responsibilities include in-process inspections, instrument setup verification, and generation of inspection reports. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to ISO/AS9100 and quality systems, and continuous