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Aerotek Quality Control Inspector in Milpitas, California
Job Title: Quality Control Inspector
Job Description
The Quality Control Inspector performs visual inspection of electronic cards, sub-assemblies, and systems to ensure they meet established specifications for reliability and workmanship. This role involves using various manufacturing aids such as gages, templates, and microscopes. The inspector ensures all required process operations have been completed and enters quality data into electronic or manual systems. They also provide feedback to manufacturing when non-conforming products are identified and assist with process audits and the disposition of non-conforming materials.
Responsibilities
Perform visual inspection of electronic cards, sub-assemblies, and systems to ensure they meet established specifications.
Utilize gages, templates, microscopes, and other manufacturing aids to ensure product reliability and workmanship.
Ensure all required process operations have been completed on the inspected product.
Enter quality data into appropriate electronic or manual systems.
Notify appropriate personnel if unusual product defects are identified or if process yields fall below acceptable levels.
Provide timely feedback to manufacturing when non-conforming product is identified.
Accurately complete all administrative activities associated with quality inspection.
Conduct process audits and assist manufacturing with the interpretation of quality and workmanship standards.
Assist with the disposition of non-conforming materials/products.
Essential Skills
Functional skills in quality control and inspection processes.
Basic functional process knowledge and participation in process improvement.
Understanding of inspection techniques.
Proficiency with tools such as color code, component, schematics, touch-up, commercial soldering, mechanical assembly, surface mount assembly, point to point wiring, and more.
Ability to read and comprehend moderately complex instructions.
Effective communication skills in one-on-one and small group situations.
Basic arithmetic skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Problem-solving skills involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with PCBA, gages, meteorology, SMT, Quality Assurance, Inspection, Quality Control, Calipers, QA, Quality Check, and visual inspection.
Proficiency in data entry, spreadsheet, and manufacturing systems software.
Specific vision abilities including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Why Work Here?
This position offers a consistent work schedule from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., providing a good work-life balance. The role involves meaningful work in a manufacturing environment where you can develop and apply your skills in quality control and inspection. Additionally, the job offers opportunities for overtime, including after hours and weekends, allowing for potential increased earnings.
Work Environment
The work environment is in a manufacturing setting, frequently requiring repetitive motion. Occasionally, the employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and occasionally stand and walk. This role also requires frequent lifting and moving up to 10 pounds.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milpitas, California.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 disability
• 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 Milpitas,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 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.