Quality Technician
Actalent · Michigan City, IN · 1 mo ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$20–$25/hrContract
About the role
A leading manufacturer is seeking a Quality Technician to support incoming inspection activities within a fast-paced production environment. This position is responsible for verifying incoming materials and components meet engineering and quality standards through dimensional, visual, and documentation inspections.
Responsibilities
- Perform incoming inspections on purchased materials and components.
- Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using precision measurement tools for fabricated metal parts, machined components, electrical components, wire harnesses, and assemblies.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria.
- Complete inspection documentation and maintain accurate quality records.
- Identify and report non-conforming materials or quality concerns.
- Support investigations of quality issues and assist with corrective actions.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to maintain quality standards.
- Assist with departmental quality initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
Essential Skills
- 2+ years of recent quality inspection experience in a mechanical product manufacturing environment.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and gauges.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Basic computer proficiency and experience documenting inspection results.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
- Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
- Experience with ERP Software.
- ASQ (American Society for Quality) or Six Sigma Certifications.
Work Environment
Mechanical product manufacturing environment.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, with 1–2 hours of voluntary overtime offered.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $25.00 per hour. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
- 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)