Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Description

The Quality Technician plays a critical role in ensuring that manufactured products, including aerial lifts and related components, consistently meet established quality standards and specifications. This position conducts thorough inspections and tests throughout the production process, documents and reports non-conformities, and collaborates closely with production, engineering, and other teams to maintain and continuously improve quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections of components, sub-assemblies, and finished products to verify compliance with established quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Conduct visual inspections, precise measurements, and functional tests on a variety of products, including aerial lifts and related mechanical and electrical components.
• Document and report non-conformities, defects, and deviations from quality standards in a clear and timely manner, and collaborate with relevant teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues during both design and manufacturing phases.
• Assist in the development, refinement, and implementation of quality control procedures, standards, and guidelines to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive records of inspection results, testing data, and other quality control documentation for traceability and audit purposes.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits, providing technical support, documentation, and expertise as required.
• Collaborate with suppliers to verify the quality of incoming materials and components and help address any supplier-related quality concerns.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measurement instruments to perform inspections, calibrations, and adjustments as needed.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to ensure proper assembly, installation, and functionality of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Support mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and general production activities by identifying and reporting quality issues related to valves, pneumatics, wiring, and other components.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair activities on mechanical, electrical, and automotive-style systems to resolve quality-related problems.
• Contribute to fabrication, welding, installation, and calibration tasks by verifying that work meets established quality and safety standards.
• Perform general labor tasks associated with the inspection and verification of engines, assemblies, and related equipment as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in quality control within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles, techniques, and methodologies.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations related to product quality and safety.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills for identifying defects and root causes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with production, engineering, and other teams.
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in using measurement tools and testing equipment for inspections and calibrations.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and work with mechanical assemblies, valves, engines, and related components.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Competence in using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and automotive-type systems.
• Ability to perform quality inspections on electrical wiring, electrical assemblies, and pneumatic systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical certification or vocational training in quality control, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and production processes.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, installation, and repair work is an asset.
• Experience with automotive repair, engine work, and general labor in a shop or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of calibration practices for tools, instruments, and equipment.
• Familiarity with pneumatics, valves, and related systems used in industrial or lifting equipment.
• Comfort working with aerial lifts or similar heavy equipment is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage and enjoy a retirement plan with a competitive 6% match that becomes fully vested after five years. New employee engagement programs foster a supportive and collaborative culture, offering opportunities to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and feel connected to the broader team. The organization emphasizes long-term stability, strong benefits, and a culture of continuous improvement and involvement.

Work Environment

This role is based in a shop environment focused on manufacturing and assembly work. The standard schedule is first shift, Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with approximately 48 hours of work expected per week. There is potential for a second shift, Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., depending on operational needs. The environment involves hands-on work with mechanical and electrical assemblies, tools, and equipment, and requires comfort working around production activities and heavy machinery.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethlehem, PA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bethlehem,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.