Quality Technician - Overnight (3rd Shift)

Job Title: Quality Technician - Overnights (3rd shift)

Job Description

The Quality Technician ensures that incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products consistently meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards. This role performs detailed inspections and tests using precision measuring tools, documents and reports quality findings, and collaborates closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in a highly automated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to verify compliance with engineering specifications and established quality standards.
• Conduct a variety of inspections, tests, and measurements using appropriate tools and equipment to confirm product quality.
• Monitor manufacturing and operational processes to ensure alignment with internal quality requirements, industry standards, and customer specifications.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to fully understand product and inspection requirements.
• Document, analyze, and report inspection and test results, including nonconformances, trends, and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepare clear and accurate quality reports that summarize findings and support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in root cause analysis activities to determine underlying causes of quality problems and support implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, process capability, and overall operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date records of inspections, tests, nonconforming material, and other quality control activities.
• Support the training of production personnel on quality standards, procedures, inspection methods, and best practices.
• Comply with all established safety policies and housekeeping standards, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Stay current on relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies related to manufacturing and solar energy.
• Perform other related quality control duties as assigned to support operational needs.

MUST HAVE Skills

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in quality control within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and thermal imaging cameras.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and product specification documents.
• Hands-on experience preparing detailed quality reports and documentation.
• Experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving for quality issues.
• Experience with quality documentation, including recording inspection results and managing nonconforming material.
• Ability to perform accurate measurements, tests, and inspections using appropriate tools and methods.
• Familiarity with quality control principles, standards, and best practices in a production setting.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, modern, and highly automated manufacturing environment that supports precision, safety, and efficiency. The 3-2-2-3 schedule offers built-in work-life balance, including a three-day weekend every other week, while maintaining consistent day or night shifts without rotation. The organization encourages continuous learning, staying current with industry standards and emerging technologies, and actively involving team members in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives, providing opportunities to grow your skills and contribute to meaningful operational improvements.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, climate-controlled, and highly automated manufacturing facility designed to support high-quality production and comfortable working conditions. The position follows a 3-2-2-3 schedule (three days on, two days off, two days on, three days off), providing a three-day weekend every other week. Shifts are 12 hours in length, with night shifts running from 6:00 p.m. to 6:15 a.m., and employees do not rotate between day and night shifts. Work involves regular use of precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and thermal imaging cameras, as well as engagement with automated equipment and quality documentation systems. Team members follow established safety policies, use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the facility.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brookshire, TX.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

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 Brookshire,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.