Conduct examinations and quality control inspections on aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) systems and components at various stages of the maintenance process to ensure compliance with all established FAA/EASA/CAAC quality and reliability standards. The role involves ensuring the operational integrity of APUs, which are small, self-contained gas turbine engines providing electrical, pneumatic, and sometimes hydraulic power to aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections in accordance with FAA/EASA regulatory requirements on all new components and materials received by the MRO Repair Station.
• Conduct visual inspections of soldered connections and mechanical inspections of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Prepare and complete necessary documentation for reporting acceptance or rejection of inspected and tested items.
• Utilize SAP-based ERP system and E-Pulse quality management system for documentation and tracking quality.
• Employ measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, rulers, optical comparator, surface plate with related accessories, weights and scales, microscope, special inspection tools and fixtures, coordinate measuring machine, and profilometer.
• Use test equipment like curve tracer, video bridge, and multimeters.

• 2+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or aviation.
• Experience in quality control and assurance.
• Familiarity with blueprint and visual inspection.
• Experience in receiving inspection.
• Ability to read technical work instructions and basic schematics.
• Proficiency in using SAP-based ERP systems and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Ability to lift 25 to 50 lbs multiple times per day.
• Proof of education (minimum HS diploma or GED).

• Preferred experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).

Join a clean, organized, high-tech manufacturer of power supplies for the aerospace industry, offering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Work Environment

Work in clean and quiet production and repair station areas. The FAA Repair Station is a dedicated area on the production floor where APUs are received, repaired/overhauled, and tested/certified for return to service. This role requires adherence to proper procedures and documentation to comply with FAA regulations. Day shift schedule from 0600 to 1630, with flexibility to adjust hours once trained.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukie, Oregon.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Milwaukie,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

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.