Mechanical Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Think the best job opportunities are far away?  Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly®  is looking for a  Quality Assurance Technician to work at a premier manufacturing client in  Farmington, CT. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $26.00–$32.00/hr DOE | Weekly Pay
Schedule:  Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM | Full-Time

Why you should apply to be a Quality Assurance Technician:

• Competitive pay rate with weekly direct deposit
• Stable, full-time schedule
• Long-term temporary position with potential for temp-to-hire
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid holidays and referral bonuses
• Supportive onboarding and ongoing career guidance
• Be part of a reputable manufacturing organization known for quality and innovation

What’s a typical day as a Quality Assurance Technician? You’ll be:

• Investigating and addressing quality issues by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective/preventive actions
• Inspecting incoming and in-process materials, assemblies, and components according to engineering drawings and standards
• Performing inspections using precision measuring equipment and operating a Coordinate Measuring Machine
• Coordinating material disposition for non-conforming product, including rework, replacement, or acceptance under deviations
• Evaluating and authorizing product delivery from production to process or customer
• Assisting with calibration management of measuring devices
• Communicating with internal departments and suppliers regarding quality issues and follow-up actions
• Maintaining accurate quality documentation within ERP/quality systems (SAP preferred)
• Systematically escalating and following up on quality problems to ensure effective resolution

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in quality control or mechanical inspection within a parts/components manufacturing environment
• Hold a two-year technical degree or have a suitable combination of education and work experience
• Possess strong skills in blueprint reading and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Are experienced with measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges, as well as inspection techniques
• Have experience with welded components, steel structures, or sheet-metal assemblies (preferred)
• Are comfortable with ERP/QMS systems such as SAP (preferred)
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational, and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment
• Can work both independently and collaboratively with a positive, proactive attitude

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Quality Assurance Technician today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

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