Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Description

The Quality Technician supports the quality team in daily operations by performing inspections, audits, and testing to ensure products meet established quality standards and customer requirements. This role documents and communicates inspection results, assists with special projects, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives while promoting a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the quality team in executing day-to-day quality control and assurance activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture by participating in safety toolbox talks, safety committees, and positive reinforcement programs.
• Ensure compliance with process and final inspection requirements for all assigned products.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Conduct finished goods audits to verify that products meet specifications before shipment.
• Ensure compliance with incoming material (receiving) inspection requirements to verify supplier quality.
• Document, file, and communicate inspection and testing results in a clear, accurate, and timely manner.
• Use test and measurement equipment such as calipers, tape measures, micrometers, comparators, tensile test machines, hardness testers, and other laboratory equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, routers (work orders), bills of material, and other part documentation and directives.
• Respond to internal emails and communications regarding product and quality concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Perform inspections of military parts using applicable MIL specifications and sampling documents to ensure compliance.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all data collected and entered into quality systems and records.
• Participate in the Non-Conforming Material Report (NMR/NCR) process, including identification, documentation, and disposition of nonconforming product.
• Support the Material Review Board (MRB) process by providing inspection data and participating in material disposition decisions as needed.
• Contribute to 5S, Kanban, and other continuous improvement activities within the quality department and manufacturing areas.
• Set up test machines and equipment with minimal instructions to perform required tests.
• Perform visual inspections and quality checks throughout the production process to identify defects or nonconformances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and support problem-solving efforts.
• Assist with pre-production testing and PPAP-related activities to validate new or revised products and processes.

Essential Skills

• Experience with inspection tools such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, comparators, tensile test machines, hardness testers, and other lab equipment.
• Proficiency in visual inspection and quality inspection techniques.
• Ability to perform quality checks, quality control, and quality assurance activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work orders (routers), and bills of material.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and propose effective solutions.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methods such as 5-Why and 8D.
• Knowledge of pre-production testing and the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
• Ability to set up test machines with minimal instructions.
• Strong technical aptitude demonstrated through a 2-year technical degree or at least 2+ years of experience in technical manufacturing roles.
• Ability to ensure compliance with process, final, and incoming inspection requirements.
• Ability to perform and document First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Ability to ensure proper inspection of military parts using MIL specifications and sampling documents.
• Comfort working with data entry and maintaining accurate quality records.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with NMR/NCR (Non-Conforming Material Report) processes.
• Experience supporting MRB (Material Review Board) activities.
• Familiarity with 5S, Kanban, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience conducting finished goods audits and receiving inspections.
• Exposure to safety programs, including toolbox talks and safety committee participation.
• Experience in technical manufacturing environments, particularly where formal inspection and testing processes are used.
• Comfort working with MIL specifications and sampling plans for defense or aerospace products.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive workplace culture that values appreciation and recognition, including weekly employee lunches and regular engagement activities. The organization offers meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement, allowing individuals to develop their skills and progress in their careers. Team members work in a brand new facility designed to support modern manufacturing and quality practices, contributing to a positive and professional work experience.

Work Environment

The role operates in both office and manufacturing environments, with conditions that may be hot in the summer and cool in the winter. The position may occasionally require lifting up to 50 pounds. Work can involve prolonged periods of sitting and focusing on computer screens for documentation and data entry, as well as extended periods of walking or standing on the manufacturing floor while performing inspections and audits. The facility is a brand new, modern manufacturing site that supports hands-on use of inspection equipment and collaboration with production teams.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hebron,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 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.