Quality Technician

We are seeking a skilled Quality Technician to join our team. You will be responsible for ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards through meticulous inspection and testing processes.

• Interpret specifications and part prints to understand dimensional, physical, functional, and visual requirements.
• Inspect products for quality issues using approved methods and procedures.
• Perform part inspection and measure dimensions of incoming, in-process, and finished workpieces to ensure conformance to print specifications using precision measuring instruments such as optical comparators, CMM, or vision machines, along with templates and fixtures.
• Conduct in-process inspections including welding, assembly, function, and laser mark inspections.
• Document and communicate testing and inspection results to ensure quality control standards are satisfied.
• Place non-conforming production on 'hold' status and complete NCR paperwork.
• Collect quality data and enter it into spreadsheets and databases.
• Verify and support dispositions of nonconforming external customer returns through an RMA procedure.
• Maintain inspection equipment and verify calibration.
• Communicate with manufacturing, engineering, and production personnel from all departments to exchange pertinent information and solve problems.
• Assist with corrective and preventative actions as required.
• Meet and maintain established efficiency and effectiveness standards for the quality function.
• Ensure proper and complete documentation of all inspection paperwork along with all data in the ERP system.
• Complete all documentation per ISO and FDA requirements.

• Proficiency in reading specifications and part prints.
• Experience with quality control and assurance.
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to inspect products for various quality issues.
• Experience with ERP systems and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of ISO and FDA documentation requirements.

• Experience with CMM or vision machines is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with different departments.

Join our team to work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development. We value work-life balance and provide a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

The role will initially involve training on the day shift for 2-3 months before transitioning to the second shift. Day shift hours are 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, with optional Friday work. Second shift hours are 3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with a pay differential for working this shift. Additionally, weekend shifts are available, with day hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and night hours from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., both offering 40 hours of pay.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, AL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Athens,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.