Refinery Inspector Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Quality Inspector
Job Description

The Quality Inspector ensures that products meet defined quality standards by performing detailed inspections and supporting quality assurance processes in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on inspecting incoming and outgoing materials, maintaining statistical quality control, and partnering closely with manufacturing to develop and follow standard operating procedures. It is a full-time, first-shift position (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) with a pathway to long-term, permanent employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective inspection and testing procedures are implemented, followed, and continuously maintained across the manufacturing process.
• Perform quality inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and outgoing finished products to verify compliance with specifications.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to develop, document, and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) that support consistent product quality.
• Conduct audits in manufacturing areas and facilities in accordance with established SOPs to verify adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain and update statistical quality control charts and related records to monitor trends and identify potential issues.
• Identify, document, and help resolve non-conformances, collaborating with production and quality teams to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Use measurement tools such as micrometers and other inspection instruments to verify dimensional and functional requirements.
• Provide support on quality projects, including process improvements, documentation updates, and implementation of new quality initiatives.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings of complex mechanical or electrical components to guide inspection activities.
• Read testing instruments and accurately record inspection results in the appropriate systems or documentation.
• Prioritize work in accordance with direction from leads or supervisors to meet production and quality timelines.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams to report findings, escalate issues, and support resolution of quality concerns.
• Work independently with moderate supervision while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated quality inspection experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings of complex mechanical or electrical components.
• Ability to read testing instruments and accurately record inspection results.
• Ability to use mechanical or electrical inspection tools, instruments, and devices, including micrometers and other measurement tools.
• Experience with quality assurance and inspection of non-conformances in a production environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, and multiply in units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and support corrective actions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for clear documentation and collaboration.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Agile systems or similar product lifecycle or documentation tools.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed to perform inspections and related tasks.
• Comfort working independently with moderate supervision while maintaining high quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with statistical quality control charts or similar quality tracking tools.
• Background in semiconductor, electronics, or precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing or working with standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a production setting.
• Exposure to clean room environments and adherence to strict cleanliness and contamination control procedures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and quality.
• Interest in professional development and continuous improvement of quality processes.

Why Work Here?

You will join a smaller, growing organization where your contributions are visible and valued, and where the quality team operates as a close-knit group that supports one another. The company offers a stable workload and a positive, collaborative culture with a friendly and supportive environment. You can start with a contract-to-hire arrangement, with clear opportunities to convert to permanent employment. During the contract period, you can earn retention bonuses at 30, 60, and 90 days. Once hired directly, you will enjoy generous paid time off starting from day one, including three weeks of PTO and multiple company holidays. Comprehensive health coverage is available on your first day of direct employment, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance. You can also participate in an employee stock purchase plan with a discount, and benefit from a 401(k) plan with a company match and immediate vesting. Additional advantages include tuition reimbursement for approved professional development and competitive pay differentials for various shifts, supporting both financial growth and work-life balance.

Work Environment

The work environment features a friendly, laid-back culture where leadership expects high-quality work while maintaining a respectful and supportive atmosphere. This is a first-shift role, typically working from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 90-business-day (approximately four-month) contract-to-hire structure that offers a clear path to permanent employment. The quality team is small and close-knit, fostering collaboration and strong team relationships. Work takes place in a clean room environment, where maintaining cleanliness and contamination control is critical. Team members must be comfortable wearing full clean room attire and following strict clean room protocols. The facility supports semiconductor-related manufacturing and quality operations, using measurement tools, inspection instruments, and standard office software. The overall environment combines structured processes with a relaxed, approachable leadership style, encouraging both accountability and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $21.45/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 Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.