Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Description

The Quality Technician will perform visual and dimensional inspections on cargo products such as locking straps, beams, cargo bars, and locks to ensure they meet quality standards. This role uses basic measuring tools and inspection methods, documents and communicates results, and supports a clean, organized, and safety-focused production environment on a 1st shift schedule (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.).

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections on cargo products including locking straps, beams, cargo bars, and locks to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Use a tape measure and micrometer to perform accurate dimensional checks on parts and assemblies.
• Read and interpret work orders and, with training, read and interpret blueprints to understand product specifications and inspection requirements.
• Conduct first article inspections to confirm initial parts meet required specifications before full production runs.
• Document inspection findings clearly and accurately, including measurements, test results, and any nonconformances.
• File and maintain inspection records and test documentation in an organized and accessible manner.
• Communicate inspection and testing results effectively to production, engineering, and other relevant team members.
• Assist with or perform tensile testing, hardness testing, and other lab-based evaluations when needed and as trained.
• Follow established quality procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines at all times.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area within the lab and inspection areas.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to support continuous improvement in quality and inspection processes.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a positive attitude while being open to learning new tools and techniques.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency using a tape measure for accurate dimensional measurements.
• Experience using a micrometer to perform precise measurements on parts and components.
• Ability to perform visual inspections and identify defects or nonconforming conditions.
• Experience performing first article inspections or willingness to learn and apply first article inspection procedures.
• Capability to read and follow work orders and written instructions.
• Strong reliability, including consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Positive, professional attitude and strong willingness to learn new skills and procedures.
• Basic documentation skills to record and communicate inspection and test results clearly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with tensile testing equipment and procedures.
• Experience with hardness testing and related lab equipment.
• Prior work in a lab or quality testing environment.
• Blueprint reading experience or interest in learning to read and interpret blueprints.
• Comfort working with basic quality tools and following standardized inspection processes.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-focused workplace that values appreciation and growth, offering weekly employee lunches and a supportive culture that recognizes hard work and dedication. The facility is brand new, providing a modern, clean, and comfortable environment where you can take pride in your surroundings. You will have opportunities for growth and advancement, with training and development that help you expand your skills and build a long-term career in quality.

Work Environment

This role is based in a brand new, climate-controlled facility that is very clean and well lit, providing a comfortable and safe setting for detailed inspection work. You will work on a 1st shift schedule, either 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., supporting work-life balance with daytime hours. The environment includes lab and inspection areas equipped with measuring tools such as tape measures, micrometers, and, where applicable, tensile and hardness testing equipment. The workplace emphasizes organization, cleanliness, and safety, with a professional atmosphere suited to focused, detail-oriented tasks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hebron, KY.

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $20.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hebron,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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.

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.