Quality Technician

Actalent; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) pre-tax option

Roth after-tax option

Medical, dental, disability, and life

Paid time off and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Technician to support a growing manufacturing facility in Franklin, IN. The role involves performing chemical and physical tests, auditing processes, inspecting products, and documenting results to ensure products meet strict quality standards.

This position offers growth opportunities into higher technician levels and potential lead roles, with emphasis on safety, PPE usage, and collaboration with production teams to drive continuous quality improvements.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting or equivalent.
• Hands-on quality control/assurance in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to perform wet chemistry and chemical analysis under supervision.
• Experience with viscosity and tensile testing.
• Strong inspection skills to identify defects and quality issues.
• Proficient data entry and recordkeeping in SQC/Access/Excel.
• Understanding of basic lab safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Audit manufacturing processes for compliance with quality procedures.
• Perform chemical and physical tests on asphalt under supervision.
• Test finished products for various properties and copper content.
• Carry out gradation analysis and testing on granules and sand.
• Test fiberglass materials (LOI, weight, tensile, analysis).
• Document test results and quality findings accurately.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Promote safety and proper PPE usage across the team.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory experience

Wet chemistry

Viscosity testing

Tensile testing

Visual inspection

Data entry

PPE safety

Safety awareness

Education

AS or BS in scientific/technical field

HS diploma or GED with experience

Chemistry background beneficial

Tools

SQC

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Description

The Quality Technician plays a key role in ensuring that manufactured products consistently meet rigorous quality standards. This position performs a variety of chemical and physical property tests under supervision, audits manufacturing processes, inspects finished products, and partners closely with production teams to maintain high levels of quality and safety. The role offers clear growth opportunities into higher technician levels and lead roles within a modern, expanding facility.

Responsibilities

• Audit manufacturing processes to verify compliance with established quality procedures and standards.
• Perform chemical and physical property tests on asphalt under supervision, including softening point, penetration, flash point, viscosity, basic DSR, and filler percentage.
• Conduct tests on finished product, including back coating, granular adhesion, tears, seal thickness, shingle color, shingle dissection, and copper content.
• Carry out gradation analysis and copper content testing on granules and sand.
• Perform tests on fiberglass materials, including LOI, weight, tensile, and water/binder chemical analysis.
• Inspect finished products and collaborate with manufacturing personnel to ensure consistent adherence to quality specifications.
• Perform accurate data entry and documentation of test results and quality findings using multiple platforms such as SQC, Access, and Excel.
• Apply quality control and quality assurance principles to identify issues, support root cause analysis, and help implement corrective actions.
• Use visual inspection techniques to detect defects or deviations from product and process standards.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work areas.
• Promote a culture of safety by consistently following safety protocols and encouraging safe behaviors among colleagues.
• Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators when required, in accordance with safety guidelines.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Hands-on experience with quality control and quality assurance processes in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform wet chemistry and chemical analysis under supervision.
• Experience conducting tests involving viscosity and tensile testing.
• Strong skills in inspection and visual inspection to identify defects and quality issues.
• Proficiency in performing quality checks on products and materials.
• Ability to accurately enter and manage data in systems such as SQC, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of basic laboratory safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to adhere to and promote health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Capability to properly use PPE, including respirators, and comply with fit requirements where applicable.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in a scientific or technical field is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED combined with previous technical or manufacturing experience is acceptable.
• Background in chemistry or related scientific disciplines is beneficial.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment is an advantage.
• Familiarity with quality control, quality assurance, and inspection methodologies.
• Comfort working with wet chemistry techniques and chemical analysis procedures.
• Ability to travel to other facilities for training as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized testing protocols.
• Effective communication skills to partner with manufacturing teams and share quality findings.
• Motivation to grow into higher technician levels and potential lead roles as opportunities arise.

Work Environment

This role is based in a new, actively growing manufacturing facility with modern equipment and expanding operations. Candidates must be willing to travel to other facilities for training until production begins, with travel primarily to Oklahoma City and Portland, and including approximately one week in California. The position follows a 1st shift schedule with 12-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on a 2-2-3 rotation, providing a structured and predictable work pattern. The environment emphasizes strict adherence to safety protocols and proper use of PPE, including respirators when required. Employees who use respirators must maintain a clean-shaven face where the respirator seal meets the skin to ensure an effective fit. The facility promotes a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and professional development, supported by merit-based increases at 90 and 180 days and clear pathways for advancement into higher technician levels and lead positions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Franklin, IN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $64896.00 - $64896.00/yr.

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.

Retirement Savings: Choose From 401(K) Pre-Tax and/or Roth After-Tax Savings Employee Stock Purchase Plan Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) For Health and Dependent Care Vision and Other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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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:

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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