Inspector

Aerotek; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Quality Inspector for its Anaheim, CA aerospace manufacturing facility. You will perform dimensional inspections on fiber optic connectors, cable harnesses, and machined components, ensuring parts meet strict tolerances and customer specifications using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

Role emphasizes reading engineering drawings, working with tight tolerances (±0.005 in), and maintaining quality records while adhering to ITAR procedures.

Qualifications

• 1 year quality inspection experience in aerospace or mechanical industries.
• Experience using micrometers and calipers for precise measurement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and specs.
• Comfort operating in an ITAR-controlled aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspection of parts and sub-assemblies used in aerospace applications.
• Work with tight tolerances, including +/- 0.005 inches, to verify parts meet requirements.
• Analyze engineering drawings and planning documents to determine inspection process.
• Inspect parts before and after processing using measuring tools to ensure conformance to specs.
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain traceability.

Skills

Micrometers / calipers

Reading drawings / blueprints

Quality inspection experience

Attention to detail

Aerospace / ITAR awareness

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Pin gauges

Thread gauges

Job description

IMMEDIATE HIRING FOR QUALITY INSPECTOR - 1ST SHIFT - MONTHLY BONUSES INCLUDED

Job Description

Join a precision aerospace manufacturing facility as an Inspector, performing detailed mechanical and dimensional inspections on fiber optic connectors, cable harnesses, and machined components. This role focuses on ensuring parts and sub-assemblies meet strict customer and engineering specifications by working with tight tolerances, interpreting technical documentation, and using a variety of measuring tools on either 1st or 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspection of parts and sub-assemblies used in aerospace applications.
• Work with tight tolerances, including +/- 0.005 inches, to verify parts meet engineering and customer requirements.
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, customer specifications, planning documents, and other requirements to determine the appropriate inspection process.
• Inspect parts before and after processing using measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Utilize pin gauges and thread gauges to check critical features and verify compliance with tolerance requirements.
• Conduct visual inspections to identify defects, nonconformities, and inconsistencies in machined and assembled parts.
• Record inspection results accurately on appropriate forms and documentation to maintain traceability and quality records.
• Input inspection data into computer systems in a format that supports decisions on final disposition of discrepant parts.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to address inspection findings and support continuous improvement in quality control.
• Follow all aerospace manufacturing and ITAR-related procedures, guidelines, and quality assurance standards while performing inspections.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of quality inspection experience within aerospace or mechanical industries.
• Experience performing mechanical and dimensional inspections in a machine shop or job shop environment.
• Proficiency using micrometers and calipers for precise measurement of machined parts.
• Hands-on experience with pin gauges and thread gauges to verify critical dimensions and threads.
• Ability to work with and interpret tight tolerances, including +/- 0.005 inches or less.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and customer specifications.
• in quality control, quality assurance, quality checks, and quality inspection processes.
• Experience inspecting aluminum machined parts or similar precision components.
• Comfort working in an aerospace manufacturing and ITAR-controlled environment.
• Basic computer skills for entering inspection data and maintaining accurate records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferably bilingual in Vietnamese.
• Experience in a job shop environment is required and strongly emphasized.
• Prior work with visual inspection techniques to identify defects and nonconforming conditions.
• Familiarity with fiber optic connectors, cable harnesses, or similar precision assemblies is beneficial.
• Understanding of aerospace quality standards and documentation practices.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for managing inspection documentation and data.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a stable, long-standing organization with decades of continuous operation and no layoffs, creating a secure and reliable workplace. After one year of direct employment, team members can participate in profit sharing and are eligible for monthly performance-based bonuses. The company offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage at no cost to the employee, including plans through major carriers and optional additional life and AD&D insurance. Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation support a healthy work-life balance, while a clean, well-organized facility and supportive culture encourage long-term career growth.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean aerospace manufacturing environment with more than 150 employees on site, focused on producing fiber optic connectors, cable harnesses, and machined components under ITAR regulations. The facility operates multiple shifts, including a 1st shift schedule of Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with additional Saturday hours from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., totaling approximately 56 hours per week, and a 2nd shift schedule of Monday to Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. with Saturday hours from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., also totaling about 56 hours per week. Work is performed in a manufacturing setting that emphasizes precision, cleanliness, and adherence to aerospace and ITAR standards. Closed-toe shoes are required in the facility, though steel-toe footwear is not mandatory.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anaheim, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anaheim, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Anaheim,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.