Quality Control Inspector

Automation Personnel Services; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term, &

Life insurance

40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of

6 paid Holidays after 1 year of

401(k) Retirement Plan with matching

Bonus: $50 referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a Quality Control Inspector in Clearwater, FL to inspect coatings, test thickness, and perform NDT in a fast-growing aerospace finishing environment.

The role requires 2+ years in aerospace QC, reading drawings, and precise measurement with calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and other tools. A four-day workweek with shifts 5:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. may include weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in aerospace or metal finishing QC.
• Experience with coating thickness testing and NDT.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Process-driven with accountability.
• Committed to aerospace-level quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and mechanical inspections per customer and aerospace specs.
• Conduct coating thickness testing using measurement equipment.
• Perform stability testing and document results.
• Conduct NDT including X-ray and Eddy-current inspections.
• Use micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and pin gauges.
• Read and interpret orders, blueprints, drawings and inspection plans.
• Identify nonconforming parts and report findings.
• Calibrate inspection equipment and maintain calibration database.
• Stage and document monthly and periodic testing requirements.

Skills

Quality control experience

Coating thickness testing

NDT inspection

Precision measurement tools

Engineering drawings interpretation

Analytical thinking

Accountability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Pin gauges

Job description

Quality Control Inspector Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Quality Control Inspector for a company based in Clearwater, FL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while being a key part of a dynamic team in a fast-growing manufacturer of aerospace coating and metal finishing.

Pay Rate

$18.00– $24.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours

Four-day workweek consisting of 10-hour shifts (5:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.). Candidates must be flexible and available to work weekends

Quality Control Inspector Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform visual and mechanical inspections to verify compliance with customer and aerospace specifications.
• Conduct coating thickness testing using appropriate measurement equipment.
• Perform stability testing and document results according to required procedures.
• Conduct Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), including methods such as X-ray and Eddy-current inspection.
• Use precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and pin gauges.
• Read and interpret work orders, customer purchase orders, blueprints, engineering drawings, and inspection plans.
• Identify and document nonconforming parts and communicate findings to production and management.
• Calibrate inspection equipment and assist in maintaining the calibration database.
• Stage, inspect, and document monthly and periodic testing requirements.

Quality Control Inspector Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of experience in Quality Control in the aerospace or metal finishing industry.
• Experience performing coating thickness testing and NDT inspections.
• Experience using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, etc.).
• Ability to independently interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Process-driven with a high level of accountability
• Dedicated to maintaining aerospace-level quality standards

Job Type

Full-time, temporary to hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing.

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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