Quality Inspector in Columbia

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionManufacturer in Columbia, PA looking for a Quality Inspector on 1st shift. Open to entry level candidates who are proficient in measuring using Micrometers and Calipers. This company is located right off Route 30 and easy to get to. They have been growing quickly over the last 2 years and are expanding their shop in 2026, requiring them to grow their team!

Job Title: Quality InspectorJob Description:

Seeking a diligent Quality Inspector for 1st shift. This role involves inspecting all in-house manufactured components and finished products, as well as incoming vendor-supplied parts and materials. The ideal candidate will be organized, resourceful, possess excellent communication skills, and function well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of components machined in-house.
• Inspect all incoming materials to ensure they meet specified tolerances, are of good quality, and free of defects.
• Perform in-process inspections of general production processes, including cutting, polishing, drilling, welding, and assembly.
• Complete final project quality control inspections prior to shipping, using fabrication prints to verify measurement accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Identify root causes of non-conformances and recommend corrective actions to senior management.
• Establish and manage a system to evaluate, monitor, and report quality non-conformance trends.
• Adhere to established company policies and procedures affecting quality control.
• Coordinate with engineering, machining, and assembly departments to proactively address quality issues.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in using micrometers, calipers, and measuring tools for inspection.
• Ability to accurately document and log measurements, reporting potential issues for improvement.
• Effective communication skills to provide respectful feedback to operators.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection or proficiency with precision measuring tools.
• Openness to training and development in quality inspection processes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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
• 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 COLUMBIA,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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 , , , , , , veteran status, , , , genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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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