Quality Technician: Path to Lead QA Roles

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

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.