Receiving Inspector

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Receiving Inspector Job Description The Receiving Inspector supports daily receiving operations in a valve manufacturing environment, ensuring that incoming materials meet engineering standards and customer requirements. The first half of the day focuses on supporting internal operations, while the latter half centers on customer deliveries, accurate documentation, and coordination with the quality team. Responsibilities Place incoming materials into Arrived status in the MRP system promptly and accurately. Confirm that incoming part quantities match corresponding purchase order quantities. Inspect parts against engineering documents, standards, and specifications to verify conformance. Receive and process purchase orders into the MRP system once parts are verified as acceptable. Learn and perform First Article Inspections as required to validate new or revised parts. Learn and complete Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for non-conforming materials and document findings clearly. Adjust work priorities as needed to support customer requirements and production schedules. Collaborate with the quality team, including Quality Manager and Quality Analyst, to resolve quality issues and improve processes. Assist with or complete special projects at the direction of the Quality Manager. Operate Powered Industrial Trucks safely once certified to support receiving and material handling activities. Essential Skills 1-2 years of experience in quality control, including hands-on inspection work. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings. Proficiency in using micrometers, calipers, and other general metrology equipment. Minimum 2 years of experience in receiving and inspection of manufactured and purchased parts. High school diploma or GED. Minimum 2 years of experience using general metrology equipment in a light engineering environment, including height gauges, verniers, and calipers. MS Office experience, including the ability to use common productivity applications. Working knowledge of an MRP system. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to operate Powered Industrial Trucks and successfully obtain certification. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent accurately in a production and quality context. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with IFS or similar MRP systems. Knowledge of the valve industry, including components and applications. Familiarity with casting processes and inspection requirements. Exposure to machining operations and related quality standards. Understanding of PCB (printed circuit board) industry practices is a plus. Customer service mindset with a focus on supporting internal and external stakeholders. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support both operations and customer delivery needs. Why Work Here? You will work in a stable, light engineering environment where quality and continuous improvement are valued. The role offers consistent daytime hours with opportunities for overtime, allowing you to grow your skills in inspection, metrology, and MRP systems. You will collaborate closely with an experienced quality team, gain exposure to specialized industries such as valves, castings, machining, and PCBs, and build a strong foundation for advancement in quality and manufacturing operations. Work Environment The position is based in an air-conditioned facility within a light engineering and manufacturing environment focused on valve-related products and components. The standard schedule is a first-shift assignment from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with an additional 3-5 hours of overtime typically available. You will work with general metrology equipment such as height gauges, verniers, micrometers, and calipers, as well as computer systems running MS Office and an MRP platform. The role may require operating Powered Industrial Trucks once certified, and you will spend time both at inspection stations and in receiving areas handling incoming materials. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX 77041. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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 Houston,TX 77041.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.

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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.

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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.