Contract Machine Shop Jobs in Decatur, AL (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Quality Inspection Technician
Job Description

Join a high‑precision aerospace machine shop as a Quality Inspection Technician, where you will inspect custom, high‑value aerospace components to ensure they meet stringent quality and dimensional requirements. You will work with one‑off and low‑volume parts that vary in size from very small to very large, often requiring an entire shift to complete a single detailed inspection. This position requires strong attention to detail, clear communication, and solid experience in machine shop quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections on custom aerospace machined parts, including one‑off and low‑volume components.
• Use precision inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, microscopes, and other precision measurement tools and gauges.
• Conduct visual and optical inspections to verify dimensions, surface finish, and overall part conformance.
• Inspect parts to tight tolerances and aerospace quality standards, ensuring all specifications are met.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications during the inspection process.
• Document inspection results clearly, accurately, and completely in the required formats.
• Communicate inspection findings effectively with Quality, Machining, and Engineering teams to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain focus, accuracy, and consistency during long, detailed inspections, including inspections that may take an entire shift.
• Perform final inspections and quality checks on completed parts prior to release.
• Support continuous improvement and quality compliance initiatives within the machine shop environment.
• Apply mechanical aptitude and sound judgment when evaluating nonconformances and potential quality risks.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of quality inspection experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience inspecting machined metal parts in a production or job‑shop setting.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Hands‑on proficiency with precision inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, and other precision measurement gauges.
• Experience performing visual inspection, optical inspection, and final inspection of precision components.
• Working knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, and quality inspection practices in a machine shop environment.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency when measuring and recording data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings clearly and communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Comfort working with high‑dollar, custom parts where quality and dimensional accuracy are critical.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand how part features and tolerances affect function and fit.
• Comfort working in an aerospace machine shop environment with tight tolerances and rigorous quality expectations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using coordinate measuring machines (CMM) for dimensional inspection.
• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles and their application in inspection.
• Background in quality inspection for aerospace or medical device components.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement and quality compliance initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Quality, Machining, and Engineering teams in a machine shop setting.

Why Work Here?

Join a high‑precision manufacturing environment where quality is valued, craftsmanship is respected, and your expertise directly contributes to the performance and safety of critical aerospace components. You will work with complex, custom parts that keep the work engaging and technically challenging, while collaborating closely with experienced professionals in quality, machining, and engineering. The environment supports continuous improvement, professional growth, and the development of advanced inspection skills.

Work Environment

This role is based in a high‑precision aerospace machine shop environment, working closely with machinists, engineers, and quality professionals. You will work on custom, high‑value parts that range from very small to large components, often requiring extended, detailed inspections that may span an entire shift. The position involves regular use of precision inspection tools and equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, microscopes, CMMs, and other measurement gauges, in a production shop setting where tight tolerances and aerospace quality standards are the norm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Decatur,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.

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.