Job Title: Quality TechnicianJob Description Join our team as a Quality Technician where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the precision and quality of our products. You will conduct inspections using a variety of measuring tools and equipment, ensuring all materials and finished goods meet company and customer standards. Your work will support the quality assurance process from receiving, in-process, and final inspections to first piece set-ups and formal First Article Inspections (FAI). Responsibilities + Conduct receiving, in-process, and final inspections, and first piece set-ups utilizing appropriate measuring tools and equipment. + Conduct visual examinations of products in accordance with customer specifications and company workmanship standards. + Perform formal documented First Article Inspection (FAI) reports for both internal and external customers. + Prepare, maintain, and review inspection reports. + Assist Quality Engineers in the creation and execution of inspection plans and engineering studies. + Perform containment activities to prevent potential or additional quality defects. + Develop in-process control charts for monitoring and improving performance as requested. + Ensure materials and finished goods conform to all company and customer standards. Essential Skills + Proficiency in using standard inspection equipment and basic hand tools, including calipers, micrometers, steel rules, pin gages, go-no-go gages, CMM, and Vision equipment. + Understanding of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), engineering drawings and specifications. + Knowledge of sampling techniques and safety information. + Working knowledge of ISO, AS 9100, FDA Quality System Regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). + Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to think independently. + Demonstrated record of excellent performance in meeting high standards of quality, quantity, and dependability. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Ability to assist Quality Engineers in the execution of engineering studies. + Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. + Capability to perform first piece set-up and First Article Inspections in accordance with established inspection plans. Work Environment The work environment is structured Monday through Friday from 7AM to 3:30PM, supporting a mission to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to industries such as medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech sectors. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Elk River, Minnesota. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/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 Elk River,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.