**Quality Assurance Technician** **Job Description** The Inspection Technician is responsible for performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections and tests to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications. This role involves using various inspection tools and equipment, documenting results, identifying non-conformances, and working closely with production and quality teams to support continuous improvement and maintain high-quality standards. **Responsibilities** + Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections and tests, including inspection of intricate castings, components, instruments, apparatus, and large machinery to ensure conformance with design specifications and industry standards. + Aid in the development of inspection instructions, requirements, gages, devices, procedures, and monitor their application. + Create and maintain CMM programs. + Perform calibration, CMM inspection, surface plate inspection layouts, and other material and process analysis as needed. + Participate in quality improvement activities such as root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action. + Execute department lead duties as required. + Conduct inspection and calibration activities at an acceptable rate. + Maintain an acceptable attendance record, work record, and acquire necessary tools for the classification. + Perform training activities as required. + Report defective materials or questionable conditions per established processes. + Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations. + Perform light preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties for areas and equipment in the assigned work center. + Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision. + Perform other related duties as deemed necessary by supervision or management. **Essential Skills** + Ability to work independently and solve problems without assistance. + Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. + Proven mechanical, clerical, and mathematical abilities for safe equipment operation and data recording. + Adherence to standardized safety policies and operating practices. + Thorough knowledge and understanding of CMM programming and operation. + Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. + General understanding of electrical and/or mechanical principles, gage use, and inspection techniques. + Ability to adhere to quality standards and perform basic inspections using various measurement gages and testing equipment. + Experience with basic mechanical principles, testing procedures, and basic hydraulics. + High School Diploma or GED, with above average mechanical ability. + Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and company and industry-specific specifications. + Experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word. + Experience with MRP/ERP software. + Effective verbal and written communication with coworkers, supervision, and management. + Ability to meet physical demands, with or without accommodation. + Flexibility to work any assigned shift. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Specialized knowledge of the specific type of products and processes being manufactured. + High degree of sound judgment. + Ability to read, comprehend, and follow processes, procedures, and policies. **Work Environment** Work may be performed in a non-air-conditioned shop environment, with exposure to noise, dust, odors, and fumes. Tasks may require standing for the entire shift, bending, and stooping. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate material handling equipment like hoists, pallet jacks, and fork trucks is necessary. Must be able to lift, push, and pull materials and equipment to complete assigned tasks. **Why Work Here?** Join a team dedicated to maintaining high-quality standards and continuous improvement. Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic work environment. Enjoy a supportive culture that values collaboration and innovation. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Fremont, Nebraska. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $43600.00 - $54000.00/yr. Operations Training Professional Skills Development Career growth opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Affordable Health, Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off and Holidays Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Community Involvement Opportunities Reimbursement for required PPE purchases Service Awards **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,NE. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 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.