Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Quality Technician (1st Shift)
Job Description
The Quality Technician supports a fast-paced manufacturing operation by inspecting parts at various stages of production to ensure they meet engineering drawings and specifications. This role uses a variety of measuring tools, basic math, and blueprint reading skills to verify quality, document results, and communicate findings to stakeholders. The position is on 1st shift and involves hands-on work with sheet metal parts and assemblies.
Responsibilities
- Perform inspections of parts and assemblies at different stages of production to confirm conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Use measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, protractors, height gauges, and tape measures to verify dimensions and angles.
- Follow engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions accurately to evaluate part quality.
- Conduct visual inspections and final inspections to identify defects, nonconformances, and quality issues.
- Record inspection results clearly and accurately, and prepare required documentation and quality reports.
- Use basic computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel, to enter data and maintain inspection records.
- Communicate inspection findings and quality concerns to production, quality, and logistics teams in a timely manner.
- Assist with inspection of assemblies and components as needed to support production requirements.
- Use hand and power tools safely when required for inspection-related tasks.
- Support general labor and production-related quality checks as needed to maintain workflow.
- Be willing to cross-train in other tasks and areas to support overall team flexibility and coverage.
- Lift and move parts and materials weighing up to 35 pounds in a safe manner.
- Perform other duties as required to support quality control and manufacturing operations.
Essential Skills
- Experience using inspection tools such as calipers, height gauges, and micrometers.
- Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
- Proficiency in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to perform visual inspections and identify defects or nonconforming conditions.
- Capability to measure parts accurately using calipers, micrometers, protractors, and tape measures.
- Comfort working with hand tools and power tools in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds safely.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in measurements and documentation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Sheet metal inspection or fabrication experience is a strong plus.
- Previous experience in quality inspection, quality control, or quality assurance in a manufacturing setting.
- Experience in inspecting parts and assemblies throughout production and at final inspection.
- Familiarity with production processes and general labor tasks in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work effectively with production, quality, and logistics teams.
- Willingness to be cross-trained in multiple tasks to support operational flexibility.
Why Work Here?
The organization is experiencing strong growth, creating many opportunities for career development and advancement. Team members work in an environment that values reliability, accuracy, and continuous improvement, offering the chance to build skills in quality, manufacturing, and inspection while contributing to a growing business.
Work Environment
This role operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with frequent interaction with production, quality, and logistics teams. The work focuses on safety, accuracy, and reliability, and involves hands-on inspection of parts and assemblies using a variety of measuring tools and equipment. The position is on 1st shift and requires comfort working on the production floor, handling parts up to 35 pounds, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, safety-conscious setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Byron Center, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Byron Center,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.