Job Title: Quality Lead
Job Description

The Quality Lead is responsible for leading, directing, and training a team of production employees to ensure work is completed according to specified instructions. This role involves testing equipment, inspecting materials, and evaluating product quality, with a focus on identifying defects and making informed decisions based on inspection criteria.

ResponsibilitiesLead a team by example in attitude, work quality, work ethic, dependability, and communication.Direct employees to complete required inspection and testing operations.Follow procedures, instruments, engineering drawings, and training guidelines.Train employees according to departmental requirements.Monitor employees and assist them as needed.Address employee questions related to inspection and testing processes.Report rejects and problems to leadership and management.Test and inspect the quality of raw materials and work in process according to procedures.Complete all necessary documentation and records.Contribute as an effective team member.Maintain clean and organized work areas.Lift and exert force of 25 to 75 pounds as needed.Perform inspections either sitting or moving around as required.Essential SkillsProficiency in assembly, mechanical assembly, and quality assurance.Experience in quality inspection, quality check, and quality control.Ability to visually inspect products and recognize quality issues.High school diploma or equivalent.Ability to read and understand product criteria on engineering drawings.Effective leadership and communication skills.Ability to read and write in English.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in a cleanroom environment is advantageous.Ability to work collaboratively within small teams.Why Work Here?

Enjoy the benefits of working in a family-owned company where the culture is continuously evolving to meet employee needs. Benefit from a three-day workweek, enhancing work-life balance, and enjoy paid breaks and lunch. The temperature-controlled facility offers a comfortable working environment, and there are opportunities for career advancement, including potential roles in quality or warehouse operations. The company supports diversity with multiple languages spoken and offers a supportive team-oriented atmosphere.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a temperature-controlled, cleanroom facility, ideal for assembling medical devices. Employees have access to lockers (with personal padlocks), a large break room, and work in teams of 20, rotating positions to avoid monotony. The dress code includes closed-toe shoes, shorts or jeans, a long sleeve or t-shirt, with a lab jacket/smock worn over clothing. Hair nets and beard nets are required at workstations. The company embraces diversity, with languages such as English, Spanish, Nepali, Vietnamese, Swahili, and French spoken among team members.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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