Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Description

The Quality Technician supports a high-volume manufacturing facility by performing comprehensive quality control activities on production parts and returns. This role focuses on precision inspection, accurate documentation, and effective troubleshooting to ensure all products meet strict dimensional and quality specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality inspections on sample parts from each production machine across the facility, covering approximately 80 machines.
• Review engineering prints and work instructions to verify that all inspected parts meet specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measurement tools to confirm parts are within required specifications, including holding tolerances of +/- 0.003.
• Conduct visual inspections to identify defects, nonconformities, or deviations from quality standards.
• Document inspection results clearly and accurately by writing detailed reports on findings.
• Troubleshoot and help determine root causes when parts are found out of specification, collaborating with the quality team and production as needed.
• Inspect returned parts to assess condition and determine reasons for failure or nonconformance.
• Work within the quality department to evaluate whether nonconforming parts can be reworked or must be scrapped.
• Support and, in the future, perform measurements using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to verify complex dimensions and geometries.
• Assist with testing and calibration activities for measurement tools and equipment when time allows.
• Follow all quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation requirements to maintain consistent and reliable inspection practices.
• Contribute to a safe and organized work area, using required personal protective equipment and adhering to facility safety guidelines.

Essential Skills

• 2–3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering prints and work instructions.
• Proficiency in using micrometers, gauges, calipers, and other measurement tools for dimensional inspection.
• Experience performing quality inspections and quality control activities on manufactured parts.
• Ability to conduct visual inspections to identify defects and nonconforming conditions.
• Basic troubleshooting skills to help determine why parts are not meeting specification.
• Ability to write clear, accurate reports documenting inspection results and findings.
• Comfort working with tight tolerances, including maintaining +/- 0.003 where required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in measurements and documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a quality department and communicate effectively with production personnel

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility with multiple production machines, where you will spend much of your time on the shop floor performing inspections. The day shift typically runs from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with work primarily on the back end of the shift and an expectation of approximately 50 hours per week; there are two openings on this shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Michigan City, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.63 - $21.75/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 Michigan City,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 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.

Company DescriptionWe 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.