Precision First-Piece Quality Inspector

Aerotek; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospit

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and R**

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a 1st Quality Inspector in San Diego to perform first-piece and in-process inspections on fabricated parts. You will use calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and depth gauges to verify dimensional accuracy against drawings and specifications.

The role requires reading blueprints, documenting discrepancies, and maintaining quality throughout production while adhering to lean processes. On-site, day shift with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, depth gauges).
• Ability to read production blueprints and specifications.
• Proficient in fabrication quality inspection practices.
• Experience with first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Ability to verify parts against requirements and drawings.
• Able to work in a production setting with repetitive tasks.
• Able to stand for extended periods up to 8 hours.
• Experience with dimensional inspection in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts.
• Experience in quality control and work order inspection.
• Ability to learn new inspection processes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabricated parts against drawings and specs for dimensional quality.
• Perform first-piece inspections on the initial five pieces per work order.
• Conduct in-process inspections to maintain quality.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges to verify dimensions.
• Read and interpret production blueprints to determine inspection criteria.
• Compare parts to requirements and report discrepancies.
• Support QC by verifying work orders and dimensional checks.
• Follow lean and quality processes to reduce defects.
• Work in a production setting performing repetitive inspections.
• Adapt to site-specific inspection workflows.

Skills

Precision tools

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

First-piece inspection

In-process inspections

Dimensional verification

Attention to detail

Production standards

Standing 8 hours

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Thread gauges

Depth gauges

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a 1st Quality Inspector in San Diego to perform first-piece and in-process inspections on fabricated parts. You will use calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and depth gauges to verify dimensional accuracy against drawings and specifications.

The role requires reading blueprints, documenting discrepancies, and maintaining quality throughout production while adhering to lean processes. On-site, day shift with potential overtime.