Quality Technician

Kelly; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Temp-to-hire

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Quality Technician in West Branch, IA for a temporary-to-hire role, initially on days (7:00am–3:00pm) with a transition to 2nd shift (2:30pm–11:00pm) beginning October 2026. Compensation is $24–$26 per hour.

The role performs incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections, records results, supports root cause analysis, and collaborates with production and engineering teams. Benefits include paid holidays and potential direct hire, plus medical, 401(k), and PTO upon

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical field degree preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing quality control experience.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques, quality standards, and quality management systems.
• Ability to read electrical or mechanical schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with ISO 9000:2000 quality systems is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections to verify quality standards and specifications.
• Monitor production processes to identify and resolve quality deviations in a timely manner.
• Open, document, and follow up on non-conformities; maintain inspection records.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions with production and engineering teams.
• Communicate quality issues with suppliers and participate in audits.
• Operate measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers) and interpret results.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection techniques

Teamwork

Attention to detail

SAP QM

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s in a technical field (preferred)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Electronic measuring tools

SAP QM

Job description

Quality Technician | Temporary to Hire | West Branch, IA | $24-26/hr. Hours: Day shift Training 7am-3pm, will move to 2nd shift in October 2026: 2:30pm-11:00pm

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Quality Technician to work at a premier clean energy manufacturing organization in West Branch, IA. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community. This is a temporary to hire opportunity!

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation

$24–25/hr. based on skills and experience

Shift

• Initial hours: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift 7:00am–3:00pm
• Transition to 2nd Shift: 2:30pm–11:00pm starting October 2026

Benefits During Contract/temp-to-hire Role

• Why you should apply to be a Quality Technician:
• Opportunity to earn paid holidays
• Temp-to-hire opportunity: begin as a contract employee and move to direct hire placement upon successful completion of the temporary to hire period
• Thrive in a collaborative, safety-focused, and inclusive workplace that values integrity, respect, and ownership

Additional Benefits Upon Direct Hire Placement

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Bonus opportunities
• Access ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, student debt repayment, and career advancement opportunities
• Well-being, family planning, and voluntary benefits such as Employee Assistance Program (EAP), parental leave, gym membership reimbursement, and more

What’s a typical day as a Quality Technician? You’ll be:

• Conducting incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections to verify compliance with quality standards, technical specifications, and legal requirements
• Monitoring production processes to identify and resolve material, component, and assembly quality deviations in a timely manner
• Opening, documenting, and following up on non-conformities, maintaining accurate inspection and quality records
• Supporting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with production and engineering teams
• Communicating with suppliers regarding quality issues and participating in internal/external audits
• Operating and interpreting measuring and inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and electronic measuring tools
• Providing technical guidance and quality-related training to production teams
• Upholding and promoting a strong safety culture by adhering to all company safety protocols and procedures

This Job Might Be An Outstanding Fit If You

• Have a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s in a technical field preferred)
• Bring 3+ years of professional experience in manufacturing quality control (wind turbine manufacturing experience a plus)
• Possess solid knowledge of inspection techniques, quality standards, and quality management systems (e.g., SAP QM)
• Are familiar with electrical or mechanical systems and can read technical schematics
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills
• Are comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. and working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Understand and are committed to maintaining safety protocols and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations
• Have working proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ISO 9000:2000 Quality Systems (preferred)
• Are adaptable, responsible, and able to work independently while demonstrating strong leadership skills

What Happens Next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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