Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician Job Description

As a Quality Control Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of quality in our production processes. You will conduct quality checks, manage document control, and verify raw materials to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect output samples using industry-appropriate methods.

• Ensure production lines adhere to standards and procedures.

• Record inspection results by completing reports and summarizing re-works and wastes, inputting data into a quality database.

• Train the production team on quality control measures.

• Propose improvements to the quality control process.

• Monitor the use of equipment to ensure it is safe.

• Utilize gauges such as ATP Meters and torque metrics to measure and ensure packaging meets specifications.

• Assist in the development of test methods and inspection plans.

• Aid in determining root causes of product defects.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in quality control, quality inspection, and visual inspection.

• Experience with quality checks and assurance.

• Familiarity with production machines and batch record management.

• Knowledge of GMP standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in raw material verification.

• Ability to propose and implement process improvements.

• Strong communication skills for training and team collaboration.

Why Work Here?

Join our company and be a part of a team that is dedicated to creating innovative and sustainable solutions. We offer meaningful work that contributes to a cleaner, healthier world. Our commitment to employee growth is demonstrated through continuous learning opportunities and career advancement paths. Experience a collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are valued, and enjoy competitive compensation and benefits. We support work-life balance with flexible schedules and encourage community engagement and innovation.

Work Environment

You will work in a manufacturing environment with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:45 PM, with occasional extensions to 3:30 PM - 4 PM. Rotating shifts on Saturdays may be required. The facility is non-climate-controlled, fostering a family/team-oriented culture with transparent leadership. The team consists of approximately 12 people, and the culture emphasizes a 'Culture Code' with a focus on assisting on the production line when necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Athens,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.