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Assistant First Article Inspector Jobs in Evanston, IL

Mechanical Inspector

Chicago, IL · On-site

$26 - $34.50/hr

Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance to the Aerospace Standard (AS9102) and knowledge is required. * Ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years experience ...

Mechanical Inspector

Chicago, IL · On-site

$26 - $34.50/hr

Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with the Aerospace Standard (AS9102) is required. * Ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years experience performing ...

Quality Inspection Technician

Hillside, IL · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Prepare Certificates of Conformance and First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) packages. • PPAP ... Continuous Improvement • Root Cause & Corrective Action: Assist in root cause analysis of quality ...

Perform First Article Inspections (FAI), In-Process Inspections, and Final Inspections as required ... Assist with calibration of inspection equipment and tools.Participate in continuous improvement ...

Quality Inspector

Bloomingdale, IL · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Perform First Article Inspections (FAI), In-Process Inspections, and Final Inspections as required ... * Assist with calibration of inspection equipment and tools. * Participate in continuous ...

Quality Inspection Technician

Hillside, IL · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Prepare Certificates of Conformance and First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) packages. • PPAP ... Continuous Improvement • Root Cause & Corrective Action: Assist in root cause analysis of quality ...

Perform first article, in-process & final inspection on parts utilizing inspection equipment. Use knowledge of GD&T, QA methods & standards, inspection procedures & QA work instructionsUpdate and ...

Perform first article, in-process & final inspection on parts utilizing inspection equipment. * Use knowledge of GD&T, QA methods & standards, inspection procedures & QA work instructions * Update ...

Personally program, set up, and run first-article, in-process, and final inspections using PC-DMIS and Calypso for complex Mil/Aero components * Interpret and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to develop ...

Make offsets, edits, and parameter adjustments to achieve first article approval * Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment * Read and interpret blueprints and GD ...

Make offsets, edits, and parameter adjustments to achieve first article approval * Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment * Read and interpret blueprints and GD ...

Make offsets, edits, and parameter adjustments to achieve first article approval * Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment * Read and interpret blueprints and GD ...

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Assistant First Article Inspector information

What is the difference between Assistant First Article Inspector vs Quality Control Inspector?

AspectAssistant First Article InspectorQuality Control Inspector
CredentialsHigh school diploma, training in inspection proceduresHigh school diploma, training or certification in quality control
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, assembly linesManufacturing facilities, inspection stations
Employer & IndustryAutomotive, aerospace, electronics industriesVarious manufacturing sectors including automotive, consumer goods
Primary FocusAssist in inspecting first articles for complianceInspect finished products for defects and quality standards

The Assistant First Article Inspector primarily supports the inspection of initial production samples to ensure they meet specifications, while the Quality Control Inspector performs ongoing inspections of finished products to maintain quality standards. Both roles require similar training but focus on different stages of the manufacturing process.

What cities near Evanston, IL are hiring for Assistant First Article Inspector jobs?

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Infographic showing various Assistant First Article Inspector job openings in Evanston, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution.

Mechanical Inspector

Chicago, IL • On-site

$26 - $34.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 hours ago


Job description

OverviewMechanical Inspection

Industry: Aerospace/Defense

Position: Mechanical Inspector

Location: Chicago, ILDuration: 1-3 daysFrequency: Weekly 

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

Responsibilities
  • The quality inspector shall travel to various supplier facilities to perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and / or sub-assemblies.
  • Parts will be inspected to engineering drawings, customer purchase order(s), industry standards, and Aerospace Standard for Quality Management Systems (AS9100). 
  • he inspector will be required to report inspection accept / reject information directly to the customer via web application.
Qualifications
  • Candidate must have practical experience performing in-process and final inspections on complex machined parts, assemblies, and / or sub-assemblies.
  • The inspections will be performed to engineering requirements specified per ANSI Y14.5 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) or equivalent standard.
  • Must have the ability to read / interpret engineering drawings and Purchase Orders (POs).
  • The candidate must have experience using various mechanical inspection tools, such as micrometers and calipers.
  • Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance to the Aerospace Standard (AS9102) and knowledge is required.
  • Ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years experience performing inspections in aerospace or military / defense manufacturing with proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Candidate should be computer savvy and own a laptop for this assignment.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME