Quality Assurance Technician

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist | $20-26 HR

Job Description

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will perform and document inspections to ensure compliance with specified standards. You will act as a liaison between production and the quality department, address quality-related concerns, and maintain high-quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document first-piece, coil change, and in-process inspections.
• Serve as a liaison between production supervisors, operators, and the quality department.
• Identify, document, and control non-conforming products.
• Record and analyze production line scrap to improve efficiency.
• Support manufacturing activities to maintain seamless operations.
• Distribute shop floor documents accurately and timely.
• Maintain accurate records to meet regulatory and company standards.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Engage in continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with First Article Inspections (FAIs) and customer-specific validations.
• Support gauge maintenance tasks, including calibration and verification.
• Perform statistical analysis to monitor process performance.
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and other precision inspection tools.

Essential Skills

• At least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) features.
• Experience using advanced inspection tools, such as CMMs and Rockwell hardness testers.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and quality management systems.
• Experience conducting Capability Studies and Gauge R&R analyses.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to perform self-directed work and manage priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and basic computer applications.
• Experience in audit, calibration, and quality control processes.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-oriented, innovative, and forward-thinking company that offers a smaller company environment with ample opportunities for growth.

Work Environment

The work environment is an industrial setting where you will be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to forty pounds. You should be comfortable working in a noisy environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts and potential electrical shock risks. The role requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods, as well as occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or balancing. Specific vision abilities needed include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bedford, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40000.00 - $55000.00/yr.

Paid training
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bedford,Ohio.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

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.