Quality Test Technician

Aerotek; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Quality Test Technician in Kenner, LA. You will test, troubleshoot, adjust, and validate commercial and industrial laundry equipment to meet specifications and safety standards.

Responsibilities include setup, inspection, and documentation of test results, with emphasis on safety devices and quality compliance. Must be proficient with tools and schematics, and able to communicate issues to engineering and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical assembly and electromechanical basics in manufacturing settings.
• Proficient with hand and power tools for assembly, adjustment, and repair.
• Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Detail-oriented documentation of test results, repairs, and final machine status.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines for testing and verify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control connections.
• Inspect equipment before and after testing for proper assembly and operation.
• Troubleshoot intermediate-level issues to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Use diagnostic tools to perform testing, adjustments, and repairs.
• Read drawings and specs to guide testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Document test results and final machine status accurately and clearly.

Job description

Job Title: Quality Test Technician

Job Description

The Quality Test Technician tests, operates, troubleshoots, adjusts, and validates commercial and industrial laundry equipment to ensure each machine meets customer specifications, engineering requirements, operational standards, and internal quality expectations. This role prepares and sets up machines for testing, conducts thorough inspections, and documents all results to support a high standard of product reliability and safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare machines for testing by verifying mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control-system connections.
• Inspect machines for proper assembly, installation, adjustment, and overall operating condition before and after testing.
• Troubleshoot intermediate-level mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control-system problems to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Use hand tools, power tools, test instruments, gauges, meters, and other diagnostic equipment to perform testing, adjustments, and repairs.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of material, machine specifications, and technical instructions to guide testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Verify proper operation of machine safety devices, including emergency stops, interlocks, guards, and related safety systems, to ensure equipment safety and compliance.
• Identify assembly, workmanship, component, wiring, programming, and operational issues and clearly communicate findings to engineering, production, or quality personnel.
• Document test results, deficiencies, repairs, adjustments, and final machine status in an accurate, detailed, and organized manner.
• Complete all required inspection, testing, and quality documentation in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Operate commercial and industrial laundry equipment during testing to confirm performance against customer and engineering specifications.
• Adjust machine settings and configurations as needed to meet operational standards and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

• Hands‑on experience with mechanical assembly and electromechanical assembly in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for assembly, adjustment, and repair tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control-system issues.
• Experience performing detailed inspections of equipment to verify proper assembly, installation, and operating condition.
• Comfort using test instruments, gauges, meters, and other diagnostic equipment to validate machine performance.
• Solid understanding of basic electrical and mechanical principles as they apply to industrial equipment.
• Ability to accurately document test results, deficiencies, repairs, adjustments, and final machine status.
• Attention to detail and commitment to meeting engineering requirements, operational standards, and quality expectations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with commercial or industrial laundry equipment or similar industrial machinery.
• Familiarity with safety devices such as emergency stops, interlocks, and guards, and their role in machine safety.
• Ability to interpret bills of material and machine specifications to support testing and validation activities.
• Strong communication skills for reporting issues and collaborating with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Organized approach to completing inspection, testing, and quality documentation in a manufacturing setting.

Why Work Here?

You join a manufacturing environment that values quality, safety, and craftsmanship, where your technical skills directly contribute to delivering reliable equipment to customers. You work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to a variety of industrial technologies, and build your expertise in testing and troubleshooting complex machinery. The environment encourages attention to detail, continuous learning, and pride in producing equipment that meets rigorous performance and quality standards.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment with concrete flooring and open bay doors, where the space is typically non‑climate‑controlled. Forklifts and overhead cranes move frequently throughout the area, requiring strong situational awareness and adherence to safety practices. You work directly around industrial equipment and testing stations, using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments as part of your daily activities. Appropriate industrial work attire and safety gear are expected to support a safe and productive workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kenner, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $29.00/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&DD for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kenner, LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kenner,LA.

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.