Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Description

As a Quality Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting incoming products or components to confirm specifications by conducting visual and measurement tests. You will create quality reports, analyze data for improvement, and support corrective action responses. Additionally, you will coordinate the calibration of inspection and test equipment and perform inspections using defined inspection tools such as microscopes, calipers, and CMM. Your role will include the inspection of electronic assemblies and operating visual inspection devices like X-ray machines. Capturing and registering inspection data using the required system is also a key part of the job.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming products or components by confirming specifications.

• Conduct visual and measurement tests.

• Create quality reports and analyze data for improvement.

• Support corrective action responses.

• Coordinate calibration of inspection and test equipment.

• Perform inspections using defined inspection tools (microscope, calipers, CMM, etc.).

• Inspect electronic assemblies.

• Operate visual inspection devices (i.e., X-ray).

• Capture and register inspection data using the required system.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in quality inspection using micrometers and calipers.

• Visual inspection capabilities.

• Knowledge in electronic testing.

• Familiarity with IPC standards such as IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, and IPC-A-600.

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a Quality role.

• Experience in IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in electronic assembly, particularly with SMT and thru-hole operations.

• Working knowledge of J-STD-001 (Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies).

• Knowledge of IPC 7711/7721 (Rework, Modification, and Repair of Electronic Assemblies).

• Familiarity with IPC-WHMA-A-620 (Requirement and Acceptance of Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies).

Why Work Here?

Join a vibrant team in a brand-new facility with modern lighting, a cafeteria, and a climate-controlled environment. Employees benefit from annual wage reviews and adjustments, as well as engaging events like on-site petting zoos. Your feedback is valued with a suggestion program that ensures management responses within 24 hours. We encourage cross-training and provide opportunities for advancement, including on-site soldering tests and training to help you climb the soldering level ladder.

Work Environment

Work in a state-of-the-art 154,000 square feet temperature-controlled facility with over 550 people on site. Benefit from a first shift schedule, Monday to Friday, 6 am to 2:30 pm, and work on 7 SMT lines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $25.00/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 Newark,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.