Job Information
Aerotek Quality Control Technician in Hanover, Maryland
Job Title: Quality Control Technician
Job Description
The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring that all products meet quality standards before they are shipped to customers. This role involves monitoring various stages of production, inspecting products, and conducting basic tests to ensure compliance with company and industry standards. Attention to detail, technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, and a commitment to maintaining product integrity are essential.
Responsibilities
Inspect Products: Perform routine inspections of incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. Specifically, inspect power distribution products manufactured on all lines according to inspection work instructions.
Testing: Conduct tests on materials and products using industry-standard tools, techniques, and equipment, including dimensional and torque checks.
Documentation: Accurately record inspection results, test data, and any quality-related findings. Maintain detailed reports for use by management and for compliance purposes.
Process Monitoring: Monitor production processes to ensure consistency and adherence to approved specifications. Identify potential issues and deviations early in the process.
Compliance: Ensure that all products and processes comply with internal quality standards, as well as applicable industry regulations and certifications.
Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve quality issues by collaborating with production staff and identifying root causes. Recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Continuous Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, suggesting process adjustments to enhance product quality and reduce waste.
Calibration: Ensure calibrated and properly maintained testing and inspection equipment is used for quality functions.
Collaboration: Work closely with production teams, engineers, and supervisors to maintain quality standards throughout the production cycle.
Essential Skills
Electrical testing and familiarity with electrical test equipment.
Knowledge of quality control processes and techniques.
Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret manufacturing documents, wiring diagrams, component literature, engineering drawings, and testing procedures.
High level of accuracy in inspection and testing procedures.
Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot and resolve quality-related issues effectively.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in quality control, manufacturing, or a related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline a bonus.
Experience: Previous experience in a quality control or manufacturing environment, ideally in the manufacturing sector.
Knowledge of basic electricity, current flow, and component functionality a plus.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, and use hands to handle and feel. Frequently required to stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, and grip up to or greater than 50 pounds.
Why Work Here?
Join a high-growth manufacturing business comprised of recently merged companies, focused on engineering, manufacturing, and supplying electrification products for critical infrastructure. Enjoy opportunities for advancement into different roles, including quality and machine operating, with a chance to move into leadership. Benefit from comprehensive training and development with hands-on involvement, and take advantage of the opportunity to transfer within multiple companies owned by the merged entity.
Work Environment
The company has moved into a brand new facility, expecting about 200-250 people on-site once at full capacity. The work environment includes a manufacturing floor with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures. Employees are required to wear steel-toed boots and safety glasses, with additional safety attire provided. The role involves standing or walking for long periods and occasionally lifting up to 25–50 lbs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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 Hanover,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026.
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.