Job Title: Quality Technician
Job Description
The Quality Technician is responsible for inspecting in-process and completed products using predetermined methods, setups, and specifications. The role involves using various measuring devices and testing equipment to accept, reject, or rework defective units. You will work from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, and customer specifications. Monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures is essential, along with performing line clearances to ensure all materials from previous lots are removed.
Responsibilities
Inspect visually and check for structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds in electronic units, subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies, and mechanical units.
Use various measuring devices and testing equipment for quality inspection.
Accept, reject, or rework defective or malfunctioning units or systems.
Work from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawings, or inspection instructions and checklists.
Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures.
Perform line clearances after each lot.
Provide support in manufacturing operations and/or distribution centers including assembly, machinery processing, packaging, and/or distribution of company products.
Set up and operate automatic or semi-automatic machines and related equipment.
Report malfunctions or abnormalities in machines with higher levels, recommending and/or making adjustments to methods and processes.
Communicate with internal and external contacts to obtain and provide information on matters of moderate importance.
Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within the job area.
Essential Skills
Broad knowledge of operational systems and practices.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in quality control or a related field.
Vocational or technical education or certification may be required.
Quality control, inspection, and assurance.
Ability to read and understand specifications and blueprints.
Attention to detail and communication skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in quality inspection, visual inspection, and using micrometers.
Experience with quality checks and blueprint reading.
Why Work Here?
Join a collaborative environment where seasoned professionals provide guidance and training to help you grow. Enjoy opportunities to innovate and propose solutions to enhance processes and effectiveness in your role. Be part of a team where your judgment and expertise are valued in making impactful decisions.
Work Environment
Work under limited supervision with general instructions on new activities. Engage in non-routine clerical tasks and support special projects or assignments in the distribution center. You will be communicating with internal and external contacts as needed, providing information on matters of moderate importance. The role may involve shipping, receiving, inventory control, or storage of products in distribution centers.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2025.
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.
