Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality TechnicianJob Description

The Quality Technician supports a comprehensive, enterprise-wide Quality Management System in a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment. This role focuses on inspecting and evaluating incoming parts and assemblies, maintaining accurate quality documentation, and collaborating with engineering and operations teams to drive continuous improvement in product quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample inspections and measurements of incoming parts to verify conformance to specifications and quality standards.

• Process non-conforming materials for testing or disposition, ensuring proper documentation and timely resolution.

• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) for new parts and parts from new suppliers, and document results clearly and accurately.

• Complete internal quality audits and maintain associated documentation in accordance with established procedures.

• Interpret engineering prints and schematics to support inspection activities and verify that parts meet design requirements.

• Support safety and quality initiatives such as 5S, ESD, FOD, and ISO-related practices throughout the facility.

• Assist in the Material Review Board process by evaluating non-conforming materials and contributing to disposition decisions.

• Maintain quality information systems, including accurate entry, tracking, and updating of inspection and audit data.

• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing quality data, and make recommendations based on findings.

• Review, analyze, and report on quality discrepancies, using engineering documentation, prints, inspection data, and schematics to identify root causes and trends.

Essential Skills

• Two-year technical degree required; four-year technical degree preferred.

• Experience working with precision instrumentation and complex electromechanical systems.

• Ability to interpret engineering prints, schematics, and technical documentation.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and documentation requirements.

• High standards of accuracy, rigor, and timeliness in all inspection and reporting activities.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.

• Comfort working in a fast-changing manufacturing environment with evolving priorities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Four-year technical degree in a relevant field is preferred.

• Familiarity with quality management systems and internal audit processes.

• Understanding of safety and quality programs such as 5S, ESD, FOD, and ISO.

• Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing clear reports and documentation.

Work Environment

This position is based fully on site in a manufacturing environment that emphasizes collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. Team members work closely with engineering, operations, and other cross-functional groups in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. The facility provides a catered lunch daily and offers free parking in an on-site parking lot.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Pittsburgh,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent 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.

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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.