Quality Control Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician Job Description

The Quality Control Technician ensures that all welded components and assemblies meet established quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements throughout the manufacturing process. This role performs dimensional and visual inspections, documents and audits results, and collaborates closely with welders, engineers, and supervisors to resolve quality concerns. The position is critical in maintaining product integrity, reducing defects, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a metal fabrication and welding environment.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety by leading with a safety-first mindset and proactively identifying and addressing potential risks before they arise.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections, including fit-ups, welds, and final visual appearance of welded components and assemblies.
• Verify product conformance to customer specifications, engineering drawings, and established quality standards.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and tape measures to ensure precise measurements.
• Complete quality audits and process verification checks throughout the production process to confirm adherence to procedures and standards.
• Document inspection results clearly and accurately and maintain complete, organized quality records for traceability and compliance.
• Investigate nonconforming materials and products to determine the nature and extent of defects or deviations.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action activities to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Assist with recording heat numbers and retrieving related Mill Test Reports (MTRs) to ensure material traceability.
• Support containment activities when quality issues arise by helping to isolate, control, and manage nonconforming products.
• Work closely with production personnel, including welders and other manufacturing staff, to address quality concerns and improve processes.
• Maintain compliance with applicable quality codes, customer requirements, and internal company quality standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and quality initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, process efficiency, and overall performance.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in quality control within metal fabrication, welding, machining, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in weld inspection and visual examination of welded components and assemblies.
• Ability to perform dimensional inspections using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and tape measures.
• Strong blueprint and drawing interpretation skills to verify product conformance to specifications.
• Knowledge of relevant quality codes, standards, and customer quality requirements.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes to resolve and prevent quality issues.
• Ability to conduct quality audits and process verification checks throughout production.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to accurately record inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work closely with welders, engineers, supervisors, and production personnel.
• Safety-first mindset with the confidence to speak up and act to prevent risks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience in a metal fabrication or welding-focused manufacturing facility.
• Familiarity with recording heat numbers and retrieving Mill Test Reports (MTRs) for material traceability.
• Participation in continuous improvement or quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills in a production environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a manufacturing environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement as core principles. The organization encourages employees to take ownership of quality and safety, empowering them to speak up and contribute ideas that enhance processes and products. You will work alongside skilled professionals in welding, engineering, and production, gaining exposure to diverse technical challenges and opportunities for professional growth. The structured schedule provides predictability, while the focus on collaboration and process improvement fosters a supportive and engaging workplace culture.

Work Environment

This role is based in a semi climate-controlled manufacturing facility focused on metal fabrication, welding, and industrial production. You will regularly work on the shop floor, performing inspections on welded components and assemblies using tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and tape measures. The standard shift runs from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The environment emphasizes safety and adherence to quality standards, with close interaction among production personnel, welders, and engineering staff in a hands-on, industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Broken Arrow, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Broken Arrow,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.

\nCompany Description

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.

Company Description

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.