Quality Inspector – Prototyping & Precision

Aerotek; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long‑term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Quality Control Inspector in Thornton, CO, to inspect incoming materials and in‑process components against quality standards and drawings. You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier partners in a fast-paced environment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will calibrate and maintain measurement tools, document results, and participate in NCRs and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in quality inspection, quality control, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, mechanical, and functional inspections on raw materials and work‑in‑process parts.
• Review and maintain incoming material history records to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and GD&T requirements to verify product conformity.
• Create and maintain inspection templates while ensuring documentation aligns with current drawing revisions and specifications.
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain quality records.
• Initiate and complete non-conformance reports (NCRs), including root cause details and corrective action recommendations.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve processes.
• Prepare and clean parts for cleanroom applications following established procedures.
• Calibrate, audit, and maintain precision measurement equipment to ensure inspection accuracy.
• Support qualification and validation of new inspection and testing equipment.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects related to quality, manufacturing, and inspection processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Blueprints interpretation

MS Excel

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Optical inspection equipment

Job description

Aerotek is hiring a Quality Control Inspector in Thornton, CO, to inspect incoming materials and in‑process components against quality standards and drawings. You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier partners in a fast-paced environment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will calibrate and maintain measurement tools, document results, and participate in NCRs and process improvements.