Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector - 1st Shift Location: Harwood Heights, IL Salary: $24-$28/hr, depending on experience 6 months Contract-to-hire We are seeking a hands-on Quality Inspector for a precision aerospace machining operation. This isn't a receiving-level role - we need someone who knows machine shop inspections inside and out and can hit the ground running. What You'll Do: Perform in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, profilometers, optical comparators, and other precision tools. Read and interpret blueprints and routers, applying basic GD&T (flatness, perpendicularity, parallelism). Document inspection results by hand with full traceability and attention to detail. Coordinate and oversee gauge calibration, both internally and with external services. Work independently in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment while ensuring every part meets exacting aerospace standards. What We're Looking For: 2+ years of hands-on inspection experience in a machining environment (2-3 years OK if competent and moldable). Proficient with precision measuring tools and comfortable measuring down to 0.0001". Knowledge of GD&T and ability to select the right tool for each inspection. Experience coordinating or managing calibration processes. High School Diploma or GED. Nice-to-Haves: Aerospace, medical, or automotive machining background. Experience in both in-process and final inspections. Familiarity with ISO-certified environments. Shift & Hours: 1st Shift, 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (with optional OT) If you're a detail-oriented inspector with calibration experience, take pride in your work, and thrive in a fast-paced machining environment, we want to hear from you!

Created: 2026-03-04