Temporary Welding Inspector Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Quality Inspector / Quality Technician

Pay & Benefits

• Location: Franklin Park, IL
• Pay: $19.00 - $22.00/hr
• Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday
• Overtime Available Weekly

Why Apply?

• Stable, long-term opportunity with an established manufacturing company
• Consistent first-shift schedule with frequent overtime available
• Opportunity to expand your skills in quality, fabrication, welding, and manufacturing
• Team-oriented environment with room for advancement
• Hands-on role where you can make a direct impact on product quality

Job Overview

We are seeking a Quality Inspector to join our custom metal fabrication team in Franklin Park. This position is responsible for inspecting fabricated metal products, reading blueprints, verifying measurements, and ensuring products meet customer specifications before shipment.

Candidates with experience as a Quality Inspector, Quality Technician, QC Inspector, Fabrication Inspector, QA Technician, or Weld Inspector are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of fabricated metal products
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and product quality requirements
• Use measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and gauges
• Inspect fabricated and welded assemblies for quality and workmanship
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation
• Communicate quality concerns to fabrication, welding, and production teams
• Ensure products meet customer and company quality standards

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and gauges
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience

• Metal fabrication
• Custom fabrication or job shop manufacturing
• Welding or weld inspection
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Structural steel fabrication
• CNC machining environments
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• GD&T
• Quality control or quality assurance

Work Environment

This position is based in an active manufacturing and fabrication facility. Candidates should be comfortable working around fabrication equipment, welding operations, cranes, and production machinery while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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 Franklin Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 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.