Quality Inspector

Aerotek; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform hands-on quality inspection in a manufacturing setting. The role covers 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift to ensure incoming and outgoing products meet standards and support continuous improvement in a semiconductor-related environment.

You will inspect materials and finished goods, document findings, and collaborate with production to maintain SOPs. Strong attention to detail and experience with measurement tools are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using measurement tools and recording inspection results.
• Semiconductor equipment environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on incoming materials and outgoing finished products.
• Identify non-conformances and document findings.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to update SOPs and ensure quality standards.
• Audit manufacturing areas to verify compliance with SOPs.
• Maintain and update statistical quality control charts for trend analysis.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions on quality issues.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Measuring tools

English proficiency

MS Office

Clean room familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Job description

Job Title: Quality Inspector Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to perform hands-on quality inspection within a manufacturing environment for a smaller, growing company. As a Quality Inspector, you work on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift to ensure that incoming and outgoing products meet established standards, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to a close-knit quality team in a semiconductor-related setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective inspection and testing procedures are implemented, followed, and continuously maintained to meet quality standards.

• Perform detailed quality inspections on incoming materials and outgoing finished products, identifying non-conformances and documenting findings.

• Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to develop, refine, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Conduct audits in manufacturing areas and facilities according to established SOPs to verify compliance with quality requirements.

• Maintain and update statistical quality control charts, tracking trends and providing data to support process improvements.

• Provide support on quality-related projects, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process optimization initiatives.

• Work independently with moderate supervision, managing daily inspection tasks and prioritizing workload according to lead or supervisor direction.

• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and other relevant documentation to ensure proper inspection processes.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings for complex mechanical and electrical components to verify product specifications.

• Use testing instruments, mechanical and electrical inspection tools, and measurement devices to accurately assess product quality.

• Record inspection results clearly and accurately, maintaining organized documentation and reports.

• Apply basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and working with whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals, to support measurement and reporting.

• Identify and elevate quality issues, using problem-solving skills to assist in resolving non-conformances.

• Communicate effectively with production, engineering, and quality team members to ensure alignment on quality standards and findings.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience performing quality inspection or a closely related role in a manufacturing environment.

• Proven attention to detail, with specific examples of how it was applied in recent manufacturing roles.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• Experience performing quality inspection activities such as reviewing blueprints, using micrometers and other measurement tools, and identifying non-conformances.

• Hands-on experience with quality assurance practices within a production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Semiconductor equipment manufacturing experience, particularly with gas panels, gas boxes, or gas sticks, is a plus.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings for complex mechanical or electrical components.

• Ability to read testing instruments and accurately record inspection results.

• Ability to use mechanical or electrical inspection tools, instruments, and devices for precise measurement and inspection.

• Ability to perform basic math calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and working with whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.

• Ability to prioritize work in accordance with direction from leads or supervisors.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and address quality issues.

• Good verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation.

• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with Agile systems or similar product lifecycle management tools.

• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.

• Comfort working in a clean room environment and wearing full clean room attire.

Why Work Here?

You join a smaller, semiconductor-focused organization that offers a friendly, laid-back culture where hard work and reliability are valued. The quality team is a close-knit group, giving you the chance to build strong working relationships and have a direct impact on day-to-day operations. The role begins as a contract-to-hire opportunity with retention bonuses during the initial period, and once hired directly you can access generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage, an employee stock purchase plan with discounted stock, and a 401(k) plan with a company match and immediate vesting. You also benefit from multiple company holidays, tuition reimbursement for professional development, and pay differentials for various shifts, supporting both career growth and work-life balance.

Work Environment

The work environment includes multiple shift options: a 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., a 2nd shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and a 3rd shift on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., where you work 36 hours and are paid for 40. The culture is friendly and laid-back, with leadership that expects you to work hard and complete your tasks while maintaining a supportive atmosphere. The facility operates as a clean room environment, and you must be comfortable wearing full clean room attire while performing your duties. The position is structured as a contract-to-hire role over approximately 90 business days (about four months), with access to modern manufacturing and inspection tools and collaboration with a small quality team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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 & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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.