Quality Assurance Technician

We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous Quality Assurance Technician to ensure our products meet the highest standards. This role involves inspecting and releasing orders, performing pre-operation checks, and interfacing with various departments to maintain quality and compliance., * Inspect and release orders to customer and specification requirements.

• Perform pre-operation checks of work orders to ensure compliance with established requirements.
• Review OEM / Industry specifications to determine compliance.
• Interface with warehouse and sales personnel regarding material quality and specification issues.
• Add specifications to inventory.
• Field self or delegated assigned portal tickets.
• Evaluate validity of, and respond to, customer complaints.
• Determine disposition of returned or nonconforming material.
• Assist Quality Manager in oversight of quarantine and non-conforming material.
• Initiate and lead 5S warehouse campaigns.
• Develop and champion continuous improvement projects resulting in best practices.
• Coordinate Material Testing with Laboratories.
• Update Test Reports as necessary.
• Monitor Positive Material Identification (PMI) program in facility.
• Contribute to monthly meetings with warehouse and sales teams, as necessary.

• Three+ years of experience with quality, manufacturing, process engineering, or related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated motivation, initiative, facilitation skills, and progressive leadership.
• Experience in the use of quality improvement tools to diagnose and conduct root cause analyses.
• Technical adeptness in applying process control, quality specifications, inspection techniques, and lean manufacturing / continuous improvement methods.
• Strong analytical, organizational, writing, and computer skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills for status, action, recommendations, and other technical information.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, suppliers, or regulatory agencies both timely and effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Detail and service oriented.
• Adaptive and resourceful.
• Ability to manage time and priorities effectively.
• Excellent written communication.
• Metals experience is a plus.
• Aerospace experience is a plus.
• Ability to occasionally travel - less than 10%., Communication Warehousing Quality Improvement Sales Presentations Microsoft Office Time Management Lean Manufacturing Construction Innovation Continuous Improvement Process Manufacturing Processes Quality Assurance Quality Management Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology Discounts And Allowances Employee Assistance Programs Critical Illness Insurance Process Control Positive Material Identification Health Advocacy

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Windsor, CT. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/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, 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. Compensation:$24-$25

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.