**Job Title: Inspector** **Job Description** We are seeking an Inspector with a background in medical devices and experience working with small parts. This role is a Level 1 position offering an hourly rate of $20-$21. The work schedule is the 1st Shift, operating on a 4/10 schedule from 5am to 3:30pm, Monday through Thursday. Our company specializes in the manufacturing of electrical feedthroughs, opto-electronic windows, and various ceramic to metal seals, bonds, and packages. **Responsibilities** + Inspect parts per drawings and requirements to ensure conformity. + Generate non-conforming reports when parts do not meet specifications. + Use inspection tools such as helium leak detectors, calipers, and optical comparators. + Read and understand drawings. + Carry out daily and weekly tasks. + Help troubleshoot and source experts when needed. + Maintain a safe and clean working area. + Participate in required company training. + Perform detailed inspection of small, precision metallic and ceramic components for use in medical, defense, and industrial applications. **Essential Skills** + 2-3 years of QC Inspector or medical device experience working with very small parts (training will be provided on process). + Experience using microscopes for small parts inspection. + Ability to read and write in English. + Ability to read and interpret SOPs, blueprints, and instructions. + Preferred experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Comfortable with a slow process (not high volume production). + Experience with niche products requiring time to learn the process. + Knowledge of ITAR regulations. **Why Work Here?** We offer a family-oriented culture that is focused on employee well-being. Our benefits include a Cigna PPO or HSA medical plan, free Cigna dental coverage, a VSP Vision plan, health and wellness premium discounts, and up to a 4.5% employer 401(k) match. **Work Environment** You will be working in a semi-clean room environment, adhering to safety protocols including the use of gloves. Our company is a leader in the joining of dissimilar materials, manufacturing electrical feedthroughs, opto-electronic windows, and various ceramic to metal seals, bonds, and packages. This position is part of our Hermetics Division. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Ana, California. **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.