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Aerotek lists this Quality Inspector opportunity in york, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Quality Inspector IThe Quality Inspector I performs visual, mechanical, and dimensional inspections on strip or loose-piece terminals and connectors to ensure all products meet blueprint, specification, and quality requirements. This role uses microscopes, gauges, comparators, semi-automated inspection systems, and other precision measurement tools to verify product conformance and support high-quality production in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment.ResponsibilitiesPerform detailed visual and microscopic inspections of reeled and loose-piece contacts to identify defects such as deformations, chip marks, tool marks, burrs, fractures, and plating issues including flaking, discoloration, pits, and uneven coverage.Evaluate dimple appearance, straightness, bow, symmetry, and other visual characteristics using standardized criteria to determine product acceptability or rejectability.Conduct mechanical and dimensional inspections on reeled and loose-piece terminals using prescribed instruments including comparators, micrometers, functional gauges (force gauges, insertion and extraction gauges), go/no-go gauges, special or custom gauges, and fracture testing devices.Verify critical dimensional features such as barrel width, height, length, true position, symmetry, dimple size, and other blueprint characteristics to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.Perform first-piece inspections for samples submitted by production personnel and provide timely feedback to support setup validation and ongoing process control.Use OGP (Optical Gaging Products) or similar automated measurement systems to perform semi-automated product inspections according to established programs and procedures.Interpret automated measurement results, compare them to specifications, and validate product conformance or identify nonconformances.Maintain accurate and detailed daily inspection records, logs, and traceability documentation to support quality and regulatory requirements.Prepare nonconformance reports, inspection forms, and other quality documentation completely, accurately, and within required timeframes.Communicate quality concerns, trends, and recurring issues to production and quality personnel to support corrective actions and continuous improvement.Follow all established inspection procedures, quality standards, and safety guidelines while working in the production and inspection areas.Move between various areas of the building as needed to support inspections and collaborate with production teams.Essential SkillsHigh school diploma or equivalent education.At least 2 years of previous mechanical inspection experience in a production or manufacturing environment.Hands-on experience using inspection instruments such as calipers, micrometers, comparators, functional gauges, go/no-go gauges, and other precision measurement tools.Ability to perform visual and microscopic inspection and identify defects including tool marks, burrs, fractures, deformation, and plating issues.Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications to verify critical dimensions and product characteristics.Strong attention to detail and accuracy when measuring, recording data, and determining product conformance.Ability to interpret results from automated and semi-automated inspection systems such as OGP or similar optical gaging equipment.Basic understanding of quality assurance principles in a production environment.Ability to maintain organized and complete inspection records, logs, and quality documentation.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of York, PA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.50 - $30.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in York, PA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.
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york, PA, 17401, US
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