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Actalent Quality Technician in Dubuque, Iowa
Now hiring: Quality Technician
Job Description
As a Quality Technician, you will perform product audits on the production floor, support specification reviews, and communicate quality requirements. You will conduct and document test procedures, build and install test fixtures and prototypes, and use measurement tools to verify parts. You will collaborate with Quality Engineers, Operations, and OPD teams to resolve issues and participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Responsibilities
Conduct product audits on the production floor.
Support specification reviews and communicate quality requirements.
Conduct and document test procedures, including air/water/structural testing.
Build and install test fixtures and prototypes.
Use measurement tools like tape measures, calipers, and micrometers to verify parts.
Partner with Quality Engineers, Operations, and OPD teams to resolve issues.
Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Maintain quality documentation and standard work instructions.
Assist with calibration and care of quality/test equipment.
Attend daily shift debriefs and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Essential Skills
Strong computer skills.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Technical degree or related education preferred.
Comfortable working on the production floor with tool familiarity.
Work Environment
A Quality Technician works in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, production-floor environment. This role involves hands-on problem-solving, diagnosing issues, supporting operators, and ensuring quality standards are met. The environment is structured, busy, and physical, with solid training and growth potential. However, it may involve tight timelines and high expectations. Opportunities are available on both first and second shifts.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Dubuque, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Dubuque,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.