Inspector - Kearny Mesa - $18.50/hr

Aerotek; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring an Entry Level Inspector for quality check on medical device parts in a clean-room manufacturing setting in San Diego, CA. You will perform visual and dimensional inspections, read drawings, and record data in Excel.

This role involves sustained microscope work and adherence to strict quality procedures. This contract-to-hire position offers on-site work, day shift options, and comprehensive benefits after eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of manufacturing or quality inspection experience ideal.
• Experience with microscopes, calipers and micrometers is expected.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished products for quality and compliance.
• Work under a microscope for long periods.
• Perform visual inspections and dimensional measurements using precision tools.
• Read and interpret work orders, specifications, and mechanical drawings.
• Record inspection results accurately in Excel and quality systems.
• Identify and isolate non-conforming products.
• Support audit activities, 5S initiatives and safety programs.
• Assist with specialized inspection processes including FPI as needed.
• Cross-train in quality and packaging functions and support team training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Excel

Data entry

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microscopes

Calipers

Micrometers

Inspection equipment

Job description

Now Hiring - Entry Level Inspectors for Quality Check and Medical Device

2nd Shift Available - $18.50-19.50/Hr

Job Summary

The Inspector 2 is responsible for performing detailed visual and dimensional inspections on parts and products to ensure they meet quality standards and customer specifications. This role involves using tools such as microscopes, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring equipment in a clean-room manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished products for quality and compliance.

• Working under a microscope for 8 hours per day.

• Perform visual inspections and dimensional measurements using precision tools.

• Read and interpret work orders, specifications, and mechanical drawings.

• Record inspection results accurately in Excel and quality systems.

• Identify and isolate non-conforming products.

• Support audit activities, 5S initiatives, and safety programs.

• Assist with specialized inspection processes, including FPI as needed.

• Cross-train in quality and packaging functions and support team training.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Entry level - 1 year of manufacturing or quality inspection experience ideal

• Experience with microscopes, calipers, micrometers, and inspection equipment.

• Ability to read mechanical drawings and specifications.

• Basic Microsoft Excel and data entry skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive inspection tasks.

• Experience in clean-room, semiconductor, micro-electronics, or precision manufacturing environments preferred.

Work Environment: Clean-room, micro-electronics manufacturing setting requiring the use of inspection tools, handling small components, and following strict quality and contamination control procedures. Standing or sitting for extended periods may be required.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.75 - $19.75/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

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.