**Direct Hire 1st or 2nd Shift: Quality Inspector (Machine Shop)** **Job Description** This position requires a candidate who can read and interpret blueprints, understand measurement needs, and accurately use mechanical inspection tools daily. The ideal candidate should be adaptable to established processes and proactive in seeking clarification when necessary. **Responsibilities** + Utilize height gauges, pin gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other mechanical inspection tools. + Inspect and audit products using variable or attribute measuring equipment to ensure conformance with part and customer requirements. + Read, interpret, and understand print requirements, including those developed using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). + Understand and apply aerospace, military, and industry specifications along with manufacturing instructions. + Conduct conventional inspections using standard inspection gauging equipment. + Work with vision systems such as Keyence, CMM, and Zeis. + Perform First Part Buy Off, Receiving, In-Process, Final, and First Article Inspections. + Fully understand AS9102 requirements. **Essential Skills** + Minimum 2+ years being in a quality inspection position! + Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, profilometers, microscopes, and other mechanical inspection tools. + Ability to read, interpret, and understand print requirements developed using GD&T. + Experience with ISO 9001 Documentation and ASQ9100 standards. + Ability to apply skilled mechanical inspection methods. + High School Diploma or GED. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with quality control, visual inspection, and quality check. + Experience in the aerospace industry. **Why Work Here?** + Climate-controlled and super clean environment. + Guaranteed 3% company contribution to 401k. + 2 weeks of PTO immediately plus additional Minnesota sick pay. + Average employee tenure of 10+ years. + Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits. + Life insurance provided. + Potential for a year-end bonus based on company performance. **Work Environment** The Quality Manager maintains an open-door policy and is always available to assist with questions and training. The new Director of Operations has fostered a team environment that encourages cross-training and collaboration. The workplace is a very clean job-shop environment with a strong team culture. The dress code is casual but requires closed-toed shoes, no shorts, and PPE as necessary. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $66560.00/yr. - Climate Controlled and super clean - Guaranteed 3% company contribution to 401k (not a match. For example, if you put in 6% they put 3% and if you put 0% they put 3%) - 2 weeks PTO right away plus the Minnesota sick pay on top of that - Average tenure is 10+ years - Life Insurance - Health, dental, vision, etc... (their benefits for a single person are very phenomenal) - Sometimes will have a bonus at the end of the year depending on company performance/profits **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 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.