Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician
Location: Plattsburgh, NY

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Industry: Transportation Manufacturing
Compensation: $28/hour
Schedule: M-F, Day Shift

About the Opportunity:

You will be at the center of quality issue management - investigating defects, securing production lines, and coordinating containment and rework with suppliers and internal teams. You'll manage non-conformity reporting, track key quality metrics, and help ensure production continues with compliant parts. This is a highly collaborative role for someone who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do:

• Investigate and characterize defects in purchased parts and initiate non-conformity reports (NCRs).
• Secure the production line by identifying, isolating, and blocking non-conforming parts.
• Coordinate containment, sorting, and rework activities with internal teams and suppliers.
• Ensure timely re-feeding of compliant parts to the production line to minimize disruptions.
• Create, manage, and communicate NCRs through ERP systems and the Supplier Quality Portal.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders through daily and weekly operational meetings.
• Monitor and report key quality KPIs related to non-conformities, containment, and supplier response.
• Manage supplier follow-up actions and rework to resolve quality issues.
• Support safety compliance and proper use of manufacturing equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the non-conformity management process.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability 
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries 
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work 
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates 

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance? Where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. 

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

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Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or non-conformity management
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Non-Conformity Report processes, containment actions, and root-cause documentation
• Minimum of 2 years' experience utilizing ERP systems and supplier quality portals for inspections and reporting

What Sets You Apart:

• Attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Experience within the railway or transportation industry
• Familiarity with manufacturing safety guidelines and procedures

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Requires a mix of sitting, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and walking
• Work will be performed in a manufacturing setting

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.