Job Description
**Job Title: Quality Technician**
**Job Description**
The quality technician collaborates directly with the quality assurance team to enhance manufacturing processes by employing various testing and inspection methods. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements to evaluate, document, and recommend improvements for the quality and correction of manufactured products. Additionally, the technician will act as a quality assurance resource for department supervisors, addressing problem identification, resolution, and loss reporting.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform in-process quality checks throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with instructions and specifications.
+ Conduct internal audits and participate in the PPAP/First Article review process.
+ Assist in creating outgoing inspection instructions for individual assemblies.
+ Initiate and complete RAs, CAPAs, and NCs.
+ Perform end-of-production inspections on wiring harnesses.
+ Develop, apply, and maintain quality requirements and standards for development and manufacturing products.
+ Collaborate closely with the Quality Manager to continuously improve processes and strive for leaner manufacturing.
+ Work alongside support staff, including Technicians, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Supervisor, and Materials/Warehouse, to resolve issues.
+ Report any concerns regarding quality, processes, equipment, materials, and labor to the Quality Manager and Production Manager.
+ Investigate root causes for quality concerns and issues.
+ Support continuous improvement efforts and maintain a clean and organized work area.
+ Adhere to documented policies and procedures as set by the company.
+ Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodologies, quality plans, documents, and reports.
+ Review customers' purchase orders, contracts, and change requests to ensure necessary criteria and provisions are included in quality and process plans.
+ Maintain a safe work environment.
**Essential Skills**
+ First Article Inspection experience.
+ 2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
+ Proficiency in quality control, assurance, and inspection.
+ Ability to read blueprints and perform quality checks using microscopes.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Familiarity with hand crimping, soldering, and wire harnesses.
+ Knowledge of ISO 9000 and IPC requirements.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a team dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in a clean production environment. Experience a collaborative atmosphere that values quality and precision, where your contributions directly impact the enhancement of manufacturing processes.
**Work Environment**
The role is based in a clean production environment, promoting a safe and organized workspace.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mankato, MN.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Mankato,MN.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 2, 2026.
**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.
**Job Description**
The quality technician collaborates directly with the quality assurance team to enhance manufacturing processes by employing various testing and inspection methods. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements to evaluate, document, and recommend improvements for the quality and correction of manufactured products. Additionally, the technician will act as a quality assurance resource for department supervisors, addressing problem identification, resolution, and loss reporting.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform in-process quality checks throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with instructions and specifications.
+ Conduct internal audits and participate in the PPAP/First Article review process.
+ Assist in creating outgoing inspection instructions for individual assemblies.
+ Initiate and complete RAs, CAPAs, and NCs.
+ Perform end-of-production inspections on wiring harnesses.
+ Develop, apply, and maintain quality requirements and standards for development and manufacturing products.
+ Collaborate closely with the Quality Manager to continuously improve processes and strive for leaner manufacturing.
+ Work alongside support staff, including Technicians, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Supervisor, and Materials/Warehouse, to resolve issues.
+ Report any concerns regarding quality, processes, equipment, materials, and labor to the Quality Manager and Production Manager.
+ Investigate root causes for quality concerns and issues.
+ Support continuous improvement efforts and maintain a clean and organized work area.
+ Adhere to documented policies and procedures as set by the company.
+ Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodologies, quality plans, documents, and reports.
+ Review customers' purchase orders, contracts, and change requests to ensure necessary criteria and provisions are included in quality and process plans.
+ Maintain a safe work environment.
**Essential Skills**
+ First Article Inspection experience.
+ 2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
+ Proficiency in quality control, assurance, and inspection.
+ Ability to read blueprints and perform quality checks using microscopes.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Familiarity with hand crimping, soldering, and wire harnesses.
+ Knowledge of ISO 9000 and IPC requirements.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a team dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in a clean production environment. Experience a collaborative atmosphere that values quality and precision, where your contributions directly impact the enhancement of manufacturing processes.
**Work Environment**
The role is based in a clean production environment, promoting a safe and organized workspace.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mankato, MN.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Mankato,MN.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 2, 2026.
**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.
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