Quality Assurance Technician

ManpowerGroup; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Boulder, CO is seeking a 1st Shift Quality Assurance Technician to support precision optics manufacturing. In this temp-to-hire role, you will perform hands-on inspections, verify measurements, and ensure components meet tight specifications before moving forward in production.

Work spans shop floor and lab-like inspection environments, with a weekday schedule and opportunities to mentor junior technicians.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience using precision measurement tools and inspection equipment.
• Familiarity with GD&T (ANSI Y14.5) is a plus.
• Strong documentation habits.

Responsibilities

• Inspect optical surfaces using established visual inspection criteria.
• Use handheld tools and automated measurement equipment to verify part dimensions.
• Inspect complex optics and assemblies, including inspection equipment setup.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, prints, and specifications.
• Review process sheets, coating data, interferometer scans, and material certifications.
• Complete First Article Inspections with minimal supervision.
• Document inspection results and identify nonconforming material.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve issues and share improvement ideas.
• Support process improvement efforts through data collection and testing.
• Assist with training and mentoring junior QA and Manufacturing Technicians.

Skills

Quality inspection

Measurement tools

Optics knowledge

Reading drawings

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Calipers

Interferometer

Inspection equipment

Automated measurement equipment

Job description

1st Shift Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Boulder, CO

Pay: $22–$26/hour (DOE)

Type: Temp-to-Hire

Shift Available:

• Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

About the Role

This role supports precision optics manufacturing where quality is critical at every stage. As a Quality Assurance Technician, you’ll perform hands‑on inspections, verify measurements, and ensure components meet strict specifications before moving forward in production. The work spans both the manufacturing floor and lab‑style inspection environments, offering variety and technical depth.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect optical surfaces using established visual inspection criteria
• Use handheld tools and automated measurement equipment to verify part dimensions
• Inspect complex optics and assemblies, including inspection equipment setup
• Read and interpret technical drawings, prints, and specifications
• Review process sheets, coating data, interferometer scans, and material certifications
• Complete First Article Inspections with minimal supervision
• Document inspection results and identify nonconforming material
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve issues and share improvement ideas
• Support process improvement efforts through data collection and testing
• Assist with training and mentoring junior QA and Manufacturing Technicians

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in quality inspection, QA, or QC in a manufacturing environment
• Confidence using precision measurement tools and inspection equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with GDamp;T (ANSI Y14.5) a plus
• Strong math skills and attention to detail
• Clear, accurate documentation habits

Why This Role Stands Out

This is an opportunity to work in a precision-focused optical manufacturing environment where quality drives everything. You’ll have a consistent weekday schedule, exposure to complex optical components, and the chance to contribute directly to continuous improvement and long‑term production excellence.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.