Quality Technician

Quality TechnicianAs a Quality Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You will be responsible for auditing and monitoring quality requirements according to company quality assurance policies and customer specifications. Your expertise will be essential in initiating non-conformance reports, inputting, and trending key inspection process metrics.ResponsibilitiesAudit and monitor quality requirements in accordance with the company quality assurance policies and customer specifications.Initiate non-conformance reports as required.Input and perform trending of key inspection process metrics.Conduct, document, and report inspection findings and results, and monitor corrective actions to inspection findings.Read and interpret specifications and part prints.Ensure calibration and maintenance are performed on inspection equipment.Perform material kit audits to ensure accuracy and integrity of the kitting process.Perform product identification and traceability activities as required.Work with other company personnel to resolve inspection questions and communicate with project engineers to ensure compliance with product schematics.Document information on the computer in various databases and other internal programs, and log assembly non-conformities.Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures. Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.Maintain vendor performance documentation and communication.Handle receiving and disposition of all RMA's, including creating shop floor routers for repairs.Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager or Quality Manager.Wear all the required PPE within the cleanroom.Essential SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.Ability to promote process improvement.Proficiency in working with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Capability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle several abstract and concrete variables.Proficiency in recognizing, defining, and using measurement and test equipment such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, thread gauges, comparators, profilometers, protractors, scales, torque wrenches, height gauges, V-blocks, and other indicators.Additional Skills & QualificationsAbility to recognize, define, and use automatic gauging components such as machine vision and ultrasonic equipment.Ability to select measurement tools based on features or characteristics, applicable tolerance and accuracy, environment, and the resolution and capability of instruments.Proficiency in identifying and using protractors, sine bars, and angle blocks.Capability to use manual or programmable CMM to measure various types of features.Understanding of the 10:1 rule.Ability to determine part alignment and setup using the datum structure.Proficiency in PC computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.Effective communication skills with all levels of personnel.Work EnvironmentThe role requires adherence to all safety and quality standards, including wearing PPE within a cleanroom environment. The position involves working with various inspection technologies and requires a meticulous approach to documentation and data management. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a clean and organized workspace, in compliance with all relevant safety and quality regulations.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hayward, CA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Hayward, CA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.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.