Quality Technician

Aerotek; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

Job summary

Aerotek in Arlington, TX is seeking a Quality Technician for 1st shift supporting incoming, in-process, and final inspections to ensure customer specs and manufacturing requirements are met. You will read blueprints, use calipers, micrometers, gages, and microscopes, document results, and support CAPA activities.

This contract-to-hire role offers hands-on quality control on a fast-paced shop floor, with SAP data entry and cross-functional collaboration, aiming to uphold quality standards and

Qualifications

• Experience performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC practices.
• Proficiency with First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Capability to conduct root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming inspections of materials and components.
• Perform in-process inspections during production.
• Carry out final product inspections and dimensional checks.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and validation.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gages, and microscopes for measurements.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to determine inspection requirements.
• Maintain quality documentation and traceability logs.
• Investigate quality issues and support CAPA implementation.
• Develop and enforce QC procedures and inspection checklists.
• Train team members on inspection methods and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes.
• Record inspection results in SAP and support traceability.
• Monitor quality trends and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

QA/QC inspections

FAI

Blueprint reading

CAPA

Detail-oriented

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gages

Microscopes

SAP

Job description

Quality Technician

1st Shift $22 - $28hr

Job Description

The Quality Technician ensures that incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and final products meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and manufacturing requirements. This role performs detailed inspections, maintains accurate quality documentation, and supports continuous improvement initiatives by investigating issues, identifying root causes, and driving corrective and preventive actions. The Quality Technician collaborates closely with production, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to develop and enforce robust quality control procedures and promote best practices on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming inspections of materials and components to verify compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing requirements.

• Perform in-process inspections during production to ensure assemblies, sub-assemblies, and PCBs meet defined quality and mechanical criteria.

• Carry out final product inspections, including visual inspection and dimensional checks, to confirm products meet all requirements prior to shipment.

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and validate materials, components, and production builds before release and shipment.

• Use inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gages, microscopes, and other measuring equipment to perform accurate quality checks.

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and related documentation to determine inspection requirements and acceptance criteria.

• Maintain and update quality documentation, including inspection records, traceability logs, quality reports, and compliance documentation.

• Investigate quality issues and nonconformances, perform root cause analysis, and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to reduce defects and rework.

• Develop, document, and enforce quality control procedures, inspection checklists, and production quality standards.

• Train and guide team members on quality inspection methods, proper use of inspection equipment, and best practices in quality assurance.

• Collaborate with production, assembly, and other cross-functional teams to address quality concerns and improve manufacturing processes.

• Utilize systems such as SAP or similar tools to record inspection results, manage quality data, and support traceability.

• Support process auditing activities to verify adherence to established quality procedures and standards.

• Monitor quality trends and provide feedback to help drive continuous improvement in production and assembly operations.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience performing incoming, in-process, and final product inspections in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QA/QC) practices.

• Proficiency in First Article Inspection (FAI) processes and documentation.

• Ability to perform detailed visual inspection of parts, assemblies, sub-assemblies, and PCBs.

• Skill in using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gages, and microscopes for dimensional and mechanical measurements.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine inspection requirements.

• Experience conducting root cause analysis and supporting Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

• Competence in maintaining accurate quality documentation, inspection records, traceability logs, and compliance reports.

• Familiarity with production, assembly, and sub-assembly processes in a manufacturing setting.

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to quality inspection and documentation.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment, moving between warehouse and office areas as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with process auditing and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise systems for recording inspection results and managing quality data.

• Experience working with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and other support functions.

• Strong communication skills for training team members on quality procedures and best practices.

• Comfort working with mechanical components, assemblies, and PCBs in a production environment.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the chance to join a stable manufacturing organization that values quality, continuous improvement, and collaboration across teams. You can benefit from strong benefits when you transition to a direct position, while building your expertise in quality inspection, root cause analysis, and process improvement. The environment supports hands-on work, professional growth, and meaningful contribution to the reliability and performance of the products being delivered.

Work Environment

The role operates in a mixed environment that includes both a non-climate-controlled warehouse and a climate-controlled office. You will regularly move throughout the warehouse to perform inspections at various stages of production, as well as work in the office to complete documentation and use systems such as SAP. The position involves working around production and assembly operations, inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gages, and microscopes, and handling mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and PCBs. Dress should be appropriate for a manufacturing warehouse setting while still suitable for occasional office-based tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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.