Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Technician Job Description

The Quality Technician performs advanced quality assurance functions in a manufacturing environment, supporting ongoing production, new product launches, and customer requirements. This role focuses on precision inspection, PPAP support, ISO-related activities, and advanced CMM and fixture inspections. The Quality Technician leads problem-solving efforts, drives advanced data collection, and takes ownership of quality performance for assigned product lines while working closely with production teams and interacting with customers as needed.

• Perform hands-on inspection of parts, assemblies, and fixtures using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Read and interpret engineering prints, including weld symbols and GD&T, to accurately determine measurements, tolerances, and inspection requirements.
• Conduct advanced dimensional inspections using CMM equipment for complex parts, assemblies, and fixtures when required.
• Support PPAP submissions and customer approval processes by preparing inspection data, documentation, and related quality records.
• Execute ISO-related quality activities, including documentation, adherence to procedures, and participation in audits as needed.
• Lead problem-solving efforts for assigned product lines by identifying quality issues, performing root cause analysis, and supporting corrective and preventive actions.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality data to monitor product performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with manufacturing floor teams, answering operator questions and providing guidance on quality requirements, inspection methods, and measurement techniques.
• Verify that production parts meet specified tolerances and quality standards, and document inspection results accurately and completely.
• Support new product launches by participating in first article inspections, capability studies, and validation of inspection methods and fixtures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer concerns and ensure that products meet customer specifications and expectations.
• Maintain inspection tools, gages, and equipment in proper working condition and ensure they are used correctly and consistently.
• Follow established quality control procedures and contribute to the development and improvement of inspection processes and work instructions.

• 14 years of hands-on inspection experience using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, and related precision measuring tools.
• Strong print reading skills, including basic to mid-complexity drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T, with the ability to accurately determine and calculate measurements and tolerances.
• Strong shop math proficiency, including metric and standard conversions, fractions to decimals, tolerance calculations, and basic trigonometry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal quality control (QC) training through school or on-the-job experience.
• Manufacturing background with direct exposure to production and quality inspection activities.
• Experience using gages and inspection tools in a production or assembly environment.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and quality control principles and practices.
• Ability to work hands-on with manufacturing floor teams and effectively communicate with operators about quality requirements.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when performing measurements, inspections, and documentation.

• Experience supporting PPAP submissions and customer approval processes.
• CMM operation experience for complex part, assembly, or fixture inspection.
• Experience with ISO-related quality activities and documentation.
• Exposure to production environments involving assembly and quality checks.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in or lead problem-solving and root cause analysis activities.
• Interest in career growth into more advanced technical or engineering roles.
• Ability to work with quality inspection documentation, including inspection reports, control plans, and related records.

This position operates in a manufacturing environment where the Quality Technician works closely with the production floor and assembly operations. The role involves frequent use of precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, and various gages, as well as potential use of CMM equipment for complex inspections. The schedule includes a first-shift assignment, with opportunities for overtime that can provide additional earnings. The work setting offers strong growth potential, with a clear path for quality technicians to advance into more technical or engineering-focused roles within a globally recognized organization. The environment emphasizes adherence to quality standards, collaboration with operators and cross-functional teams, and continuous improvement of processes and products.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $24.50 - $24.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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.

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