Senior Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Description

The Quality Technician serves as the lead quality resource at the facility, partnering closely with site leadership and the enterprise quality team to ensure consistent compliance with quality standards and certification requirements. This role leads site-level quality compliance activities, supports and maintains BRC certification, owns and manages the nonconformance (NCR) process, and acts as the primary quality point of contact for internal teams and customers at the facility level. The Quality Technician promotes safety and accuracy through robust testing strategies, proactively identifies and resolves quality issues, and supports an innovative, environmentally responsible culture focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-level quality compliance activities to ensure adherence to established quality standards and procedures.
• Support BRC certification by maintaining required documentation, processes, and practices in alignment with certification requirements.
• Own and manage the nonconformance (NCR) process, including documentation, investigation, and follow-up to drive effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Serve as the primary quality point of contact for internal teams and customers at the facility level, providing timely support and clear communication on quality-related matters.
• Support compliance with quality standards through raw material inspection, in-process production quality checks, and final QC testing.
• Escalate quality issues to the Quality Manager or General Manager when standards are not met, ensuring prompt attention and resolution.
• Manage customer specifications, customer-required testing, and Certificates of Analysis (COA) documentation to ensure accurate and complete records.
• Assist with internal and external quality audits, including preparation, execution support, and follow-up on findings.
• Conduct and support first article audits and manage retain samples in accordance with established procedures.
• Support reduction in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through consistent application of quality standards and effective root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Promote and contribute to an innovative culture by supporting the development of new products and services through robust quality practices.
• Support environmental and sustainability efforts by understanding and aligning with the organization’s environmental statement and related initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency in inspection and quality control activities, including visual inspection and the use of basic measuring tools such as micrometers.
• Hands-on experience with quality inspection processes for raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and the ability to apply them consistently on the production floor.
• Experience managing nonconformance (NCR) processes, including documentation, investigation, and follow-up.
• Ability to support and participate in internal and external quality audits, including first article audits.
• Strong problem management skills, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Familiarity with customer specifications, customer-required testing, and COA documentation requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operations, management, and enterprise quality teams as the primary quality contact at the site.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy in documentation, and adherence to established quality standards and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting or maintaining BRC or similar third-party quality certifications.
• Experience in reducing Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through process improvements and standardized quality practices.
• Comfort working in environments with moving mechanical equipment and production processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both internal stakeholders and external customers on quality-related topics.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and environmental responsibility in daily work.

Why Work Here?

You will join a culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and environmental responsibility, encouraging employees to contribute ideas that enhance products, services, and processes. Eligible employees may access a comprehensive benefits package that can include medical, dental, and vision coverage, critical illness, accident, and hospital plans, as well as voluntary life and AD&D options for employees and dependents. Retirement planning support is available through a 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and post-tax contribution options. Additional support may include short- and long-term disability coverage, a Health Spending Account (HSA), transportation benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program. Time-off options such as paid time off, vacation, or sick leave help support work-life balance, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily indoors within a production or manufacturing facility. While performing the duties of this role, you regularly encounter fumes or airborne particles and frequently work near moving mechanical parts. You may occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, and the noise level in the work area is typically moderate to loud. Appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and protective gear are used to perform the job safely and effectively.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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.