Job Title: Quality Inspector Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector to join our team as a Tier 3 automotive supplier. In this role, you will be responsible for approving first piece samples from approved drawings before production begins. You will perform periodic random inspections and approve/release parts for shipment to customers. Ensuring all specifications and fixtures are at the work stations, including drawings, quality instructions, approved first piece samples, and operator logs, will be crucial. You will examine products at the work stations to ensure dimensions are within tolerance, requiring the ability to use and read a tape measure accurately. Documenting all inspection results accordingly is a key part of the role.
Responsibilities
Approve first piece samples from approved drawings before production.
Perform periodic random inspections and approve/release parts for shipment.
Ensure all specifications and fixtures are present at work stations.
Examine products to verify dimensions are within tolerance using a tape measure.
Document inspection results accurately.
Essential Skills
Ability to read and understand a tape measure, including fractions.
Prior manufacturing or quality inspection experience of at least 6 months.
Capability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Experience in production, inspection, quality control, and assembly.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Proficiency with calipers, blueprints, visual inspection, and packaging.
Experience with hand tools, general production, machine operation, and power tools.
Ability to operate a forklift and use micrometers.
Knowledge of quality assurance and quality checks.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy working in a supportive environment with three different buildings, offering variety in your work location. Receive a $250 bonus upon going direct after three months and a wage increase of $0.50 at nine months. Benefit from weekly pay on Fridays and opportunities for career growth, with roles such as Die Setter, Machine Set Ups, Team Lead, and Supervisors being promoted from within.
Work Environment
Work in a non-climate-controlled facility, where conditions may vary with the seasons. Join a team where everyone is friendly and willing to help each other out. The position is on the 2nd shift from 2:30pm to 11:00pm, Monday to Friday, with initial training on 1st shift for two weeks from 6:00am to 2:30pm.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brighton, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $20.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 Brighton,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.
