Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Technician Job Description

The Quality Technician works on the production floor to measure and inspect first-run parts, last-run parts, and perform periodic quality checks. This role ensures that all products meet established specifications and quality standards through accurate measurement, inspection, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Measure and inspect first-run parts to verify they meet all specified quality and dimensional requirements before full production begins.
• Inspect last-run parts to confirm consistency and adherence to quality standards at the end of production runs.
• Perform periodic checks on parts during production to monitor ongoing quality and identify potential issues early.
• Use calipers, gauges, and other measurement tools to perform precise inspections of parts and components.
• Read and interpret measurements using a metric ruler and apply tolerance calculations to determine acceptability of parts.
• Accurately document inspection results in the appropriate documentation system and maintain clear, organized records.
• Communicate quality issues and findings to production personnel in a clear and professional manner.
• Collaborate with production staff to address and resolve quality concerns in a timely and effective way.
• Follow established quality procedures and inspection protocols to ensure consistency and compliance with standards.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with inspection processes in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in using calipers, gauges, and other precision measurement tools.
• Ability to read and use a metric ruler accurately for measurement tasks.
• Ability to calculate tolerances and determine whether parts meet specified limits.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards.
• Effective communication skills to discuss quality issues with production personnel.
• Ability to work on the production floor and perform inspections throughout different stages of the production process.
• Basic documentation skills to record inspection data clearly and accurately in a documentation system.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working closely with production teams to support continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to follow written procedures and quality guidelines consistently.
• Strong problem-solving mindset when identifying and addressing quality issues.
• Organizational skills to manage inspection schedules and maintain thorough records.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment. The company emphasizes clear communication between quality and production, offering opportunities to contribute directly to product excellence. You can develop your technical inspection skills while working in a supportive setting that recognizes the importance of quality in every stage of manufacturing.

Work Environment

This role is based on the production floor in a manufacturing environment, with frequent interaction between quality and production teams. You use measurement tools such as calipers, gauges, and metric rulers, and work with established documentation systems to record inspection results. The work involves standing and moving around the production area to perform inspections on first-run, last-run, and in-process parts, following structured quality procedures in an organized facility.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.25 - $20.25/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 Frankfort,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.