Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Quality Inspector

Job Description

We are looking for a diligent Quality Inspector to join our team. The primary responsibilities of this role include inspecting and testing products according to provided instructions, engineering drawings, and training. The Quality Inspector will also need to correctly use the required tools, fixtures, rulers, and testing equipment involved in the testing and inspection processes. Additional duties may include performing a specific step of the assembly process as part of a team, standing or sitting on the assembly line to complete repetitive tasks daily, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Dexterity is important in this role as it involves using hands to grasp, handle objects, and reach. The role may also involve operating machinery or using hand tools and / or fixtures as part of the assembly process.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test products according to instructions and engineering drawings.
• Use required tools, fixtures, rulers, and testing equipment effectively.
• Perform specific steps of the assembly process.
• Handle repetitive tasks efficiently.
• Lift up to 25 pounds as necessary.
• Utilize manual dexterity to operate machinery or use hand tools.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

Our company is family-owned, and you will often see the owners walking around and being friendly. The HR team is dedicated to improving the company culture and adapting to candidates' needs. We offer a 3-day work week to assist with a better work-life balance, along with paid breaks and lunch. The facility is temperature-controlled, and you have the option to sit or stand while working. We provide opportunities for advancement, such as moving into a lead or quality role, warehouse, or machine operating role. There are also opportunities for pay increases, and we have a history of hiring on over 100 people this year who were on contract through an agency.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position in Des Moines, Iowa, within a temperature-controlled, clean room facility. Work shifts are from Monday to Wednesday, 7 am to 7 pm for D1, and Thursday to Saturday, 7 am to 7 pm for D2. The facility has lockers for personal items, and candidates need to bring their own padlock. A large break room is available for daily lunch. Teams are organized into cells, each consisting of around 20 people performing different jobs, with rotation of positions to provide variety in tasks. The dress code includes closed-toed tennis shoes, shorts or jeans, long sleeve or t-shirt, and a lab jacket / smock over that. Hair net and beard net are required at workstations. Long fake nails are not allowed. English, Spanish, Nepali, Vietnamese, Swahili, and French are the main languages spoken in the workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $14.00 - $15.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.

Company Description

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 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.

Company Description

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 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.