Quality Control Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Quality Control Technician
Job Description

The Quality Control Inspection Technician is responsible for ensuring that all products meet the company's quality standards before they are shipped to customers. The role involves monitoring various stages of production, inspecting products, and conducting basic tests to ensure compliance with company and industry standards. This position requires attention to detail, technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, and a commitment to maintaining product integrity.

Responsibilities

• Inspect Products: Perform routine inspections of incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. Specifically, inspect power distribution products manufactured on all lines, according to inspection work instructions, to confirm the proper function of these systems and their electrical components, identify any product non-conformances, and ensure they meet customer specifications, safety, and quality requirements.
• Testing: Conduct tests on materials and products using industry-standard tools, techniques, and equipment, including dimensional and torque checks.
• Documentation: Accurately record inspection results, test data, and any quality-related findings. Maintain detailed reports for use by management and for compliance purposes.
• Process Monitoring: Monitor production processes to ensure consistency and adherence to approved specifications. Identify potential issues and deviations early in the process.
• Compliance: Ensure that all products and processes comply with internal quality standards, as well as applicable industry regulations and certifications.
• Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve quality issues by collaborating with production staff and identifying root causes. Recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, suggesting process adjustments to enhance product quality and reduce waste.
• Calibration: Ensure calibrated and properly maintained testing and inspection equipment is used for quality functions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with production teams, engineers, and supervisors to maintain quality standards throughout the production cycle.

Essential Skills

• Electrical testing and inspection.
• Experience as an Electrical Test Technician or in Quality Control.
• Understanding of electronics, troubleshooting, and test equipment.
• Proficiency in quality assurance processes and techniques.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret manufacturing documents, wiring diagrams, component literature, engineering drawings, and testing procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree in quality control, manufacturing, or a related field preferred. A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is a bonus.
• Experience: Previous experience in a quality control or manufacturing environment, ideally in the Manufacturing sector. Knowledge of basic electricity, current flow, and component functionality is a plus.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in inspection and testing procedures.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve quality-related issues effectively.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly report findings and collaborate with teams.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands to handle and feel. Frequently required to stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, and grip up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

Why Work Here?

Join a high-growth manufacturing business comprised of three recently merged companies. We engineer, manufacture, and supply electrification products for critical infrastructure. As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we offer opportunities for advancement into different roles, such as quality control and machine operating, with potential for leadership positions. Our mission is to earn and preserve the trust of all who engage with us in electrifying the world’s infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to get in at the ground level and be part of a team that values training, development, and hands-on involvement.

Work Environment

The company has just moved into a brand new facility, which will accommodate about 200-250 people once at full headcount. Working conditions include wearing steel-toed boots and safety glasses, with long pants made of thicker material (not leggings) and long sleeves or cut-resistant sleeves provided. The manufacturing floor environment exposes employees to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures. The position requires working on a rotating shift (2-2-3 schedule) from 6 am to 6 pm. Candidates will undergo a full week of training before being assigned to their team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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 Hanover,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 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.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.