Quality Technician

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Quality Technician Job Description As a Quality Technician, you will be responsible for performing hands-on testing to ensure that mechanical and electrical components meet established quality standards and customer specifications. Utilizing a variety of gauges, micrometers, and precision measurement tools, you will inspect in-process, finished, and returned products. You will review basic prints, assembly drawings, and traveler documentation, ensuring all inspections adhere to sequential workflows. Responsibilities Perform hands-on testing to ensure components meet quality standards and customer specifications. Utilize gauges, micrometers, and precision measurement tools to inspect products. Review basic prints, assembly drawings, and traveler documentation for sequential workflows. Document and track internal and external non-conformities, maintaining accurate quality records and incident logs. Assist with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and provide occasional onsite customer support. Collaborate closely with the Assistant Quality Manager and quality team, contributing ideas for testing improvements and continuous improvement initiatives. Meet time standards as defined in BOMs and production schedules. Essential Skills 1+ year of hands-on quality or manufacturing experience. Strong attention to detail with a systematic mindset. Proficiency in using gauges, micrometers, and inspection tools. Ability to read basic blueprints, assembly prints, and travelers. Capability to manage multiple forms of documentation accurately and on time. Basic computer skills for maintaining quality logs, records, and documentation. Associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering. Additional Skills & Qualifications Mechanical and/or electrical background. Prior experience in quality inspection, assembly, or manufacturing environments. Familiarity with root cause analysis, warranty returns, or failure troubleshooting. Experience working with custom, internally built products rather than mass production. Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and operations. Work Environment The majority of the day is spent on the production floor. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 5:30 am to 3:00 pm and Friday from 5:30 am to 9:30 am. Training is provided on the job with the Assistant Quality Manager. The organization emphasizes internal development, succession planning, and accountability through strong core values, offering exceptional growth potential within a rapidly expanding company. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas to testing, engineering, and process improvements, creating meaningful impacts across the business. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waverly, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/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 Waverly,IA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.