Inspector

Aerotek; Bay St. Louis (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek in Bay St. Louis, MS seeks an Inspector to perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections on in-process and completed products, including aerospace components. You will read blueprints, use precision measuring tools, and document results to ensure adherence to specifications.

The role requires collaboration with production, engineering, and quality teams, and adherence to safety and quality standards in an onsite aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications.
• 1 year of inspection experience in manufacturing/aerospace or similar.
• Proficiency with precision measuring devices and fixtures.
• Experience using SAP and VECAMS for data entry and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections to identify structural flaws, defects, and nonconformities.
• Inspect electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical assemblies per specs.
• Use micrometers, calipers, scales, torque tools, and dial indicators to verify dimensions.
• Follow blueprints and inspection instructions to determine requirements.
• Document findings and maintain records in SAP, VECAMS, and other systems.
• Collaborate with production/engineering to communicate results and support corrective actions.

Skills

Inspection experience

Visual inspection

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

SAP

VECAMS

MS Office

Attention to detail

Quality control

SPC basics

Tools

SAP

VECAMS

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Inspector

The Inspector performs detailed visual and dimensional inspections on in-process and completed products, including electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies, mechanical units, and subassemblies. This role ensures products meet prescribed specifications by identifying structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds, and by using various precision measuring devices. The Inspector interprets blueprints, diagrams, and customer specifications to determine compliance and may support quality assurance activities through statistical process control and other verification procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of in-process and completed products to identify structural flaws, internal defects, missing welds, and other nonconformities.
• Inspect electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies, mechanical units, and subassemblies in accordance with prescribed specifications.
• Use precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, scales, torque tools, and dial indicators to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Work from blueprints, diagrams, fixtures, customer specifications, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists to determine inspection requirements.
• Accept, reject, or recommend rework of defective or malfunctioning units or systems based on inspection results and established criteria.
• Document inspection findings accurately and maintain records within SAP, VECAMS, and other quality or production systems.
• Apply statistical process control or other quality control procedures to monitor and verify product quality where required.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to communicate inspection results and support corrective actions.
• Follow established inspection methods, operations, and setups to ensure consistency and compliance with quality standards.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and operational procedures while handling aerospace components and precision assemblies.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of inspection experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or similar technical environment.
• Proficiency in visual inspection techniques for electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, drawings, customer specifications, and inspection instructions.
• Hands‑on experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, scales, torque tools, dial indicators, and fixtures.
• Experience with SAP for production or quality‑related data entry and tracking.
• Experience using VECAMS or similar electronic quality management or inspection systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, for documentation and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and nonconformities accurately.
• Ability to follow predetermined inspection methods and prescribed specifications consistently.
• Basic understanding of statistical process control or other quality control procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience inspecting aerospace components or assemblies.
• Familiarity with precision electromechanical assemblies and related manufacturing processes.
• Comfort working with checklists and standardized inspection workflows.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Strong organizational skills for managing inspection documentation and records.
• Good communication skills for reporting findings and participating in quality discussions.

Why Work Here?

Join a quality‑focused organization that values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will work in a structured environment that supports professional growth through exposure to advanced inspection methods, enterprise systems, and aerospace‑grade components. The company promotes collaboration across departments, encourages attention to detail, and provides opportunities to develop your technical expertise in inspection and quality assurance.

Work Environment

This role operates in a production and inspection environment that handles electronic, electromechanical, mechanical, and aerospace components. You will regularly use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, scales, torque tools, dial indicators, and fixtures, as well as software systems including SAP, VECAMS, and MS Office. Work typically involves following standardized procedures, using detailed drawings and specifications, and adhering to established quality and safety standards. The environment emphasizes accuracy, cleanliness around workstations, and proper handling of sensitive components.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bay St. Louis, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $14.00 - $37.46/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 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 & 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)

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bay St. Louis,MS.

About Aerotek

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.