Quality Inspector 21-25/HR

Aerotek; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Quality Inspector in Portland, OR for a contract-to-hire role. You will inspect components using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision tools, applying GD&T to ensure conformance to drawings and specifications.

You will prioritize tasks, collaborate with production and quality teams, and document results in internal systems in a clean room/plastic machining setting. This onsite role offers growth into skilled trades and a stable career path.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with quality control in a production manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency using inspection tools, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, thread gauges, and profilometers.
• Ability to interpret and apply specifications and engineering drawings with GD&T requirements.
• Proven history of strong attendance and reliability.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in production manufacturing and familiarity with shop-floor processes.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead or participate in team-based quality improvement efforts.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in measurement, documentation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Use precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, thread gauges, and profilometers to inspect and verify product dimensions and features.
• Interpret and apply technical documents, including specifications and engineering drawings with GD&T requirements, to determine inspection criteria and acceptance standards.
• Prioritize, schedule, and complete inspection tasks and assignments with minimal supervision, ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Effectively identify and resolve quality-related problems individually and lead collaborative efforts with others to address and prevent recurring issues.
• Support and apply quality systems, including processing and documenting Return Material Authorizations (RMA), Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMR), and First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Perform quality control and inspection activities throughout the production process to ensure compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Accurately document inspection results, maintain records, and communicate findings to production and quality teams as needed.
• Work safely and efficiently within a plastic machine shop and clean room environment, following established procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Quality control

Measurement tool proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Reliability/attendance

English communication

Production manufacturing experience

Prioritization

Team problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Optical comparators

Thread gauges

Profilometers

Job description

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Inspector ensures that manufactured components meet all specified quality standards by using precision measurement tools, interpreting technical drawings and specifications with GD&T requirements, and supporting core quality systems. This role plays a key part in maintaining product integrity in a production manufacturing environment and requires the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others to resolve quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Use precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, thread gauges, and profilometers to inspect and verify product dimensions and features.

• Interpret and apply technical documents, including specifications and engineering drawings with GD&T requirements, to determine inspection criteria and acceptance standards.

• Prioritize, schedule, and complete inspection tasks and assignments with minimal supervision, ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.

• Effectively identify and resolve quality-related problems individually and lead collaborative efforts with others to address and prevent recurring issues.

• Support and apply quality systems, including processing and documenting Return Material Authorizations (RMA), Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMR), and First Article Inspections (FAI).

• Perform quality control and inspection activities throughout the production process to ensure compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.

• Accurately document inspection results, maintain records, and communicate findings to production and quality teams as needed.

• Work safely and efficiently within a plastic machine shop and clean room environment, following established procedures and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with quality control and quality inspection in a production manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency using inspection tools, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, thread gauges, and profilometers.

• Ability to interpret and apply specifications and engineering drawings with GD&T requirements.

• Proven history of strong attendance and reliability.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Experience in production manufacturing and familiarity with shop-floor processes.

• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead or participate in team-based quality improvement efforts.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in measurement, documentation, and reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with quality systems such as RMA, NCMR, and FAI processes.

• Prior exposure to plastic machining or similar manufacturing environments.

• Comfort working in or around clean room operations.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with production, engineering, and quality teams.

• Willingness to learn and develop skills in related technical trades over time.

Why Work Here?

You join a rapidly growing organization that invests in developing employees beyond entry-level roles. Team members have the opportunity to transition into skilled trades such as plumbing, delivery system fabrication, plastic welding, and CNC, gaining valuable technical expertise and long-term career growth. The culture encourages learning, cross-training, and advancement, offering a supportive environment where reliable, motivated individuals can build a rewarding career.

Work Environment

The role is based in a plastic machine shop environment, with some work performed in a clean room setting. You work around machining equipment and inspection tools, following established safety and quality procedures. The environment supports hands-on technical work, exposure to manufacturing processes, and collaboration with production and quality teams, providing practical experience with modern inspection technologies and shop-floor operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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 & 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.