**Job Title: Quality Technician** **Job Description** As a Quality Technician, you will use test equipment to assess the thickness, quality, and color of fabricated metal after it has been processed. Your keen attention to detail will be essential in documenting and identifying errors in product fabrication. You will utilize computer skills to interpret blueprints and ensure parts meet customer specifications. Collaboration with the Quality Manager, CNC operators, and other management personnel will be crucial in identifying and resolving quality issues. **Responsibilities** + Use test equipment to evaluate fabricated metal for thickness, quality, and color. + Document and record findings with a strong attention to detail. + Interpret blueprints to ensure parts match customer orders. + Collaborate with the Quality Manager and CNC operators to identify quality errors. + Perform visual inspections and quality checks on products. + Handle inventory control and assist in material handling or cleaning as needed. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in using gauges, micrometers, and calipers. + Experience in quality assurance and quality control, particularly in a manufacturing environment. + Ability to read blueprints and perform quality inspections. + Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with a tape measure. + Basic computer skills for documentation purposes. + 2-3 years of experience in quality inspection/control and sheet metal fabrication. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with GMP practices. + Ability to work in a team environment with large piece assembly. + Positive attitude and flexibility in taking on varied tasks. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic and supportive team environment where your contributions are valued. Benefit from opportunities for growth and development, and enjoy a workplace that prioritizes efficiency and a positive attitude. Embrace the challenge of working in a busy manufacturing environment with a focus on quality and precision. **Work Environment** The work environment is a non-climate controlled facility with loud machinery, becoming busier as production ramps up in the summer and fall. Products are stored both inside and outside, and exposure to outdoor conditions may be required for material handling tasks. The facility operates on a team-based approach, handling large pieces of glass, sheet metal, and steel frames. The day shift runs from 7 am to 3:30 pm, with potential for overtime. The second shift is from 4 pm to 12 am, with one opening per shift. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chester, VA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/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 Chester,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.