**Job Title: Quality Control Technician** **Job Description** The Quality Technician is responsible for inspecting, testing, and monitoring manufacturing processes and products to ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product quality, reducing defects, and ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying and resolving quality issues in a timely and accurate manner. **Responsibilities** + Perform in-process, first article, final, and receiving inspections using standard measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges. + Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of parts, assemblies, and finished products. + Carry out functional testing using gauges, test equipment, or specialized tools. + Accurately complete and maintain inspection records, test results, and non-conformance reports. + Assist in the preparation and revision of quality documentation such as work instructions, inspection criteria, and control plans. + Maintain calibration records and ensure equipment is calibrated and functioning properly. + Monitor production lines for quality issues and support root cause investigations. + Enforce adherence to industry standards such as IATF and FDA regulations. + Ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements before shipment. + Participate in problem-solving initiatives using tools such as 5 Whys and Root Cause Analysis. + Support continuous improvement activities including Lean, 5S, and Kaizen events. + Communicate quality issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions. + Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality-related issues. + Provide feedback and training to operators on quality standards and inspection techniques. + Assist in internal and external audits, including customer or third-party quality audits. **Essential Skills** + High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in quality or manufacturing preferred. + 2+ years of experience in a quality role within a manufacturing environment. + Proficient with measurement tools and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. + Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001 and IATF. + Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and analytical thinking. + Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, as well as quality management systems. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Machine operation and general mechanical skills. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with industrial equipment. + Willingness to learn and grow with the company. **Work Environment** This position is located in a new, climate-controlled facility, offering a fast-paced environment. You will need to work independently and adapt to various challenges that arise. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic work environment that fosters learning and professional growth. Enjoy the benefits of a modern, climate-controlled facility and opportunities for continuous improvement and collaboration with a dedicated team. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Morristown, Tennessee. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.80 - $17.85/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 Morristown,TN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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.