Quality Technician

Aerotek; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Quality Technician for a contract-to-hire role in Mooresville, NC. The incumbent will test and inspect products, analyze quality data, and document results to support continuous improvement across operations.

You will use calipers, micrometers, and other gauges to perform inspections, ensure compliance with specifications, and maintain 5S and safety standards while collaborating with team members on quality issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in inspection, quality control, or QA in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform accurate visual inspections and identify defects.
• Proficiency with gauging instruments and measurement devices.
• Ability to record quality data accurately and consistently.

Responsibilities

• Test products and services, analyze results, and recommend quality improvements.
• Ensure products meet defined specifications and quality standards.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and other gauges for inspections.
• Run and monitor inspection equipment to record quality data.
• Follow regulatory requirements to ensure compliance in inspections.
• Complete inspection records and reports accurately and timely.
• Maintain 5S standards in the work area.
• Follow Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies at all times.
• Perform basic quality checks and visual inspections for defects.
• Escalate complex issues and provide clear findings to senior staff.
• Perform other duties to support quality control processes.

Skills

Inspection experience

Quality control

Data interpretation

Documentation accuracy

Follow procedures

Shift flexibility

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gaging tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Technician

The Quality Technician plays a key role in ensuring that products and services consistently meet established specifications and regulatory standards. In this role, you test and inspect products, analyze quality data, and document results accurately while supporting continuous improvement efforts across the operation.

Responsibilities

• Test products and services, analyze results, and make clear recommendations for quality improvements.
• Ensure all products and services meet defined specifications and quality standards.
• Use required gauging instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and other gages, and apply them correctly to perform inspections.
• Run and monitor inspection equipment to record, interpret, and analyze quality data.
• Understand and follow regulatory requirements to help ensure compliance in all inspection activities.
• Complete all necessary documents, inspection records, and reports fully, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Adhere to 5S standards by maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work area.
• Follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures at all times.
• Perform basic quality checks and visual inspections to identify defects or nonconformities.
• Collaborate with higher-level staff by escalating complex issues and providing clear information on findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall quality control and assurance processes.

Essential Skills

• Experience in inspection, quality control, or quality assurance in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to perform accurate visual inspections and identify defects or irregularities.
• Proficiency in using gauging instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and other measurement gages.
• Ability to run and monitor inspection equipment and record quality data consistently and accurately.
• Beginning to working knowledge of quality-related subject matter and inspection techniques.
• Capability to perform work under direct supervision and follow established procedures.
• Skill in handling basic issues and problems and referring more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in documentation and data entry.
• Understanding of and adherence to Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in accordance with 5S standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working with measurement tools and basic metrology concepts.
• Willingness to learn and develop deeper knowledge of quality assurance practices.
• Ability to work effectively on 1st or 2nd shift as scheduled.
• Strong communication skills to clearly report inspection results and quality concerns.
• Reliability and consistency in following instructions and established workflows.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, climate-controlled facility that supports comfort and focus throughout your shift. The organization values continuous improvement and offers opportunities for raises, rewarding strong performance and growth over time. You join a culture that emphasizes safety, quality, and orderly work practices, creating a stable and supportive environment for building your skills and advancing your career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, climate-controlled facility designed to support a comfortable and safe working experience. You will work on either 1st shift (approximately 5:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) or 2nd shift (approximately 1:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.), using inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and various gages in a production or manufacturing setting. The environment follows 5S principles, emphasizing cleanliness, organization, and efficiency, and operates under well-defined Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mooresville, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 depend