Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a Quality Technician to join a high-precision aerospace machine shop. This role is crucial in ensuring that custom, high-value aerospace components meet exacting quality and dimensional requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, solid communication skills, and prior experience in machine shop quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections on custom aerospace machined parts.
• Use precision inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, and other precision measurement tools and gauges.
• Inspect parts to tight tolerances and aerospace quality standards.
• Document inspection results clearly and accurately.
• Communicate findings with Quality, Machining, and Engineering teams.
• Maintain focus and accuracy during long, detailed inspections.
• Support continuous improvement and quality compliance initiatives.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience inspecting machined metal parts.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to document findings clearly.
• Comfortable inspecting high-dollar, custom parts where quality is critical.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Familiarity with medical device inspection is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Join a team dedicated to precision and quality in the aerospace industry. Benefit from a collaborative environment where your skills contribute to the production of high-value aerospace components. Enjoy opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic machine shop environment specializing in aerospace components. Utilize advanced inspection tools and technology. This role requires focus and precision in a setting that values quality and teamwork.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, AL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.