**Quality Assurance Inspector** **Job Description** The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for verifying product conformance using relevant specifications, drawings, and customer workmanship standards. The role involves performing First Article Inspections of initial production runs, ensuring quality standards are met throughout production, and verifying process specifications concerning the product. **Responsibilities** + Initiate and manage non-conformance reports. + Support System and Product audits throughout manufacturing. + Interface with representatives for evaluation of nonconforming product as needed. + Coordinate problem solving concerning quality issues with Orion Staff and customer representatives. **Essential Skills** + Quality assurance and dimensional inspection skills. + Experience in quality inspection using micrometers and calipers. + Proficiency in quality control and quality check processes. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous experience inspecting aerospace components. + Familiarity with Sheet Metal Fabrication, Machining, and Assembly processes. + Ability to use standard inspection equipment such as height gauges, micrometers, and calipers. + Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications. + Shop math skills required. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Strong customer service skills and ability to relate well to all customers. + Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral. **Why Work Here** Our organization offers work stability and the opportunity to transition from temporary to direct hire. Employees benefit from a 401(k) plan with company-match contributions, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurances, and company-paid life and disability insurance. We also provide paid holidays, paid time off, and access to an Employee Assistance Plan. **Work Environment** The work environment is set in a world-class aerospace manufacturing company that is a leading model for social enterprise. We focus on strengthening the community by providing opportunities for career access, offering mentoring, training, education, and community services. The workplace is inclusive and supportive, valuing each individual's potential and providing paths to employment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, Washington. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $36.00/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 Auburn,WA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2025. **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.