Quality Technician

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Quality Technician to work at a premier clean energy manufacturing organization in West Branch, IA. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community. This is a temporary to hire opportunity.

Pay

$24–26/hr. based on skills and experience

Schedule

Initial hours: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift 7:00am–3:00pm
Transition to 2nd Shift: 2:30pm–11:00pm starting October 2026

Benefits

During Contract/Temp-to-Hire Role

• Opportunity to earn paid holidays
• Temp-to-hire opportunity: begin as a contract employee and move to direct hire placement upon successful completion of the temporary to hire period
• Collaborative, safety-focused, and inclusive workplace that values integrity, respect, and ownership

Additional Benefits Upon Direct Hire Placement

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Bonus opportunities
• Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, student debt repayment, and career advancement opportunities
• Well-being, family planning, and voluntary benefits such as Employee Assistance Program (EAP), parental leave, gym membership reimbursement, and more

Responsibilities

• Conducting incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections to verify compliance with quality standards, technical specifications, and legal requirements
• Monitoring production processes to identify and resolve material, component, and assembly quality deviations in a timely manner
• Opening, documenting, and following up on non-conformities, maintaining accurate inspection and quality records
• Supporting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with production and engineering teams
• Communicating with suppliers regarding quality issues and participating in internal/external audits
• Operating and interpreting measuring and inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and electronic measuring tools
• Providing technical guidance and quality-related training to production teams
• Upholding and promoting a strong safety culture by adhering to all company safety protocols and procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s in a technical field preferred)
• 3+ years of professional experience in manufacturing quality control (wind turbine manufacturing experience a plus)
• Solid knowledge of inspection techniques, quality standards, and quality management systems (e.g., SAP QM)
• Familiarity with electrical or mechanical systems and ability to read technical schematics
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. and working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Commitment to maintaining safety protocols and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ISO 9000:2000 Quality Systems (preferred)
• Adaptable, responsible, and able to work independently while demonstrating strong leadership skills