Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector Job Description As a Quality Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all materials meet the company's quality standards. You will be responsible for double-checking paperwork and measuring materials to ensure accuracy. This position requires working rotating 12-hour shifts, starting with a 2-week training period from 6 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Thursday. Afterwards, you will be assigned either a day shift from 6 AM to 6 PM or a night shift from 6 PM to 6 AM. Responsibilities Maintain a clean and orderly work area/warehouse. Ensure a safe working environment by following all company safety policies and procedures, and report any unsafe conditions and incidents. Ensure materials meet the company's quality standards. Operate the extrusion line, including machine set-up, handling films and resins, color concentrates and additives, adjusting production speeds, and executing start and stop functions. Perform changeovers, manage down times, and conduct die and screw tear down, along with screen pack management. Use line-specific tools and adhere to proper lock-out/tag-out procedures. Ensure extruded products meet required gauge, length, width, bond strength, color, dyne, and surface finish standards. Identify surface defects and perform quality control tests, including double-checking and data collection. Transfer data to the daily production log book, quality control documents, or forms used in the production process. Follow the production schedule and other related documents necessary to produce and meet customer orders, including those with specific instructions. Communicate line malfunctions promptly to minimize production downtime. Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills Experience in machine operation and inspection. Detail-oriented and proficient in production processes. Ability to perform math calculations and measure using measuring tape or other instruments. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Computer literacy. Commitment to continuous improvement. Additional Skills & Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. 1-2 years of experience or forklift certification. Ability to read production tickets. Capability to work at an accelerated pace. Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods. Why Work Here? We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and ensure a positive workplace culture where all employees can thrive. Work Environment You will be working in a clean and well-lit environment, ensuring comfort and safety during your shifts. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.50/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 Grand Rapids,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2026. 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.