Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician
Job Description

The Quality Technician ensures that products consistently meet defined quality standards by performing routine inspections, verifying finished goods, and accurately documenting all findings. This role involves working independently on a structured daily schedule, making regular rounds on production lines, and using measurement tools and basic software to maintain high-quality output throughout the plant.

Responsibilities

• Review emails at the start of each day to identify and respond to any quality issues reported by the previous shift.
• Conduct regular rounds to each production machine to inspect products coming off the line and confirm they meet company quality standards.
• Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections on pieces from each line, using appropriate measurement tools as needed.
• Inspect finished goods by digging through inventory, weighing product, and verifying that all items are within specification for shipment.
• Record inspection results, observations, counts, and weights accurately in Excel and other internal systems.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of quality checks, nonconformances, and any corrective actions taken.
• Support ongoing quality control activities for plastic injection molded products and related components.
• Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring instruments to verify critical dimensions when required.
• Follow established daily procedures and task lists to ensure consistent quality coverage throughout the plant.
• Work independently to manage time, prioritize tasks, and complete inspections without constant supervision.
• Support inventory audits by providing accurate quality data and helping reconcile counts as needed.
• Handle products safely and, where qualified, operate a forklift to transport product for inspection or staging.
• Collaborate with production and other teams to communicate quality issues and help drive corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in line with plant safety and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of quality control or quality inspection experience (QC/QI).
• Hands-on experience performing product inspections in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Excel for recording data, tracking counts and weights, and documenting quality findings.
• Ability to follow established daily procedures and task lists consistently and accurately.
• Experience using basic measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when entering data and completing inspection records.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily tasks with minimal supervision.
• Comfort working around injection molding, plastic, or similar manufacturing processes.
• Basic familiarity with Word or similar office software for documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Quality experience in plastics or metal manufacturing environments.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, and gauges for precise measurements.
• Forklift experience to safely transport product for inspection or staging.
• Strong task ownership and reliability in completing daily quality activities.
• Stable work history demonstrating commitment and consistency in prior roles.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a balanced schedule that typically centers around a 40-hour workweek, supporting a healthy work-life balance. Team members benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. In addition, year-end bonuses provide recognition for contributions and performance. The environment emphasizes consistency, reliability, and collaboration, creating a stable workplace where quality and safety are valued.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, first-shift role in a manufacturing plant environment. The primary schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with an additional note of a first-shift schedule of Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., depending on operational needs. The work takes place in a production setting that includes plastic injection molding and related processes, with regular interaction with machinery, finished goods areas, and inventory storage. The role involves standing, walking the production floor, and handling products throughout the day, as well as working with measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges. Use of Excel, Word, and internal systems is part of the daily routine. When qualified, operating a forklift may be required to move product for inspection or staging. Dress is typical for a manufacturing environment, with appropriate work attire and any required personal protective equipment provided or specified by the employer.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buchanan, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/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 dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buchanan,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.