Inspector / Shipping and Receiving

Pay: $23–$25/hour

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Location: Kent, WA

Position Overview

We are looking for an Inspector to support a busy production and shipping team. This role blends hands-on inspection tasks with administrative and warehouse responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, able to read and interpret technical blueprints, and confident using Excel and Word to generate compliance documentation.

Primary DutiesInspect HighTower components to verify coating coverage, ensuring no exposed metal remains.Separate parts into three categories: acceptable, requires touch-up, or rejected.Perform touch‑up work on parts in-house when needed.Record all counts—good, touch‑up, and rejected—on the Traveler documentation.Package approved parts into paper bags holding 200 pieces, verify weight, and remove 8 parts for testing (leaving 192 per bag).Create accurate labels for packaged items and generate Certificates of Compliance using Microsoft Word.Maintain shipping and Traveler information using a simple Excel tracking sheet.Review Primer and Solgel certifications from HighTower for accuracy and document shipments in the Gil Calendar.Transport completed products to the shipping department.Required Skills & ExperienceStrong general computer skills.Ability to read and understand detailed drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications.Familiarity with shop math, including trigonometry and dimensional calculations.Basic understanding of BQMS procedures and general aerospace or machine shop terminology.Completion of Bushing and Bearing Installation certification/evaluation.Hands-on experience using inspection tools such as micrometers, height gauges, and dial indicators.Capability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.Preferred Qualifications2–3 years of recent experience in an aircraft machine shop or similar environment.Ability to interpret written instructions and create simple written documentation.Comfort working with technical, engineering, and quality‑related materials.Knowledge of probability, statistics, geometry, and trigonometry.Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.Why You’ll Enjoy This Role

Join a team that values precision, awareness, and continuous improvement. You’ll work in a supportive environment that encourages growth, individual initiative, and collaboration.

Work EnvironmentThis role involves time in office areas as well as on the manufacturing floor. Proper PPE is required, which may include safety footwear, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and other equipment depending on the task. No travel is necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of KENT, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in KENT,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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