Aerospace/Defense Quality Assurance Inspector

Pay: $18 - $23/hr

Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Location: Southbridge, MA

Step into a precision-driven environment supporting the Aviation, Defense, and Space sectors. From the moment you arrive, you’ll move between benches, microscopes, and measuring toolsverifying that complex assemblies and finished products meet exacting engineering and quality standards.

• Examine assemblies and completed products to confirm they meet drawings and specifications.
• Use microscopes and quality tools to evaluate small, precision components.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) to validate new or revised parts and processes.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings to guide inspections.
• Record results accurately in travelers, logs, and related documentation.
• Perform basic bench testing as needed to verify product performance.
• Apply hand tools and inspection equipment to complete measurements and checks.
• Spot nonconformances and ensure only conforming product moves forward.
• Uphold safety and quality procedures at every step.

• 1+ year of Quality Control/Inspection experience preferred.
• Hands-on skill with QC measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Experience maintaining inspection records and production documentation (travelers, logs).
• First Article Inspection experience preferred.
• Comfort working under a microscope and handling small/precision parts.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required.

Your work directly contributes to mission-critical components used in aircraft, defense systems, and space applicationswhere quality is non-negotiable.

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required.