Job Information
Aerotek Quality Control Technician in Jefferson, Georgia
Job Title: Quality Assurance Associate
Job Description
The Quality Assurance Associate supports production by performing thorough quality inspections and maintaining accurate inventory records in a large, climate-controlled manufacturing facility. This role ensures that products meet required specifications, inventory levels support build requirements, and potential material issues are clearly communicated to the appropriate teams. The position combines hands-on inspection work with basic computer and system use to help maintain high quality standards throughout the factory.
Responsibilities
Compile daily inventory reports to reconcile the actual number of parts in the factory with system records.
Perform system audits to verify inventory accuracy and identify discrepancies between physical stock and recorded quantities.
Monitor inventory levels to ensure they are sufficient to meet build and production requirements.
Communicate potential inventory shortages and material concerns clearly and promptly to material planners.
Perform quality inspections based on established checklists, inspection points, and documented procedures.
Complete inspections using provided checklists and a variety of tools, including static tools, dry leak testing equipment, cab electrical test equipment, templates, and other inspection devices.
Conduct overall quality inspections at designated quality gates and during pre-delivery inspection stages.
Inspect products to verify they meet required specifications, tolerances, and quality standards.
Use measurement tools such as micrometers, gauges, fillet gauges, calipers, and tape measures to validate dimensions and quality characteristics.
Accurately document inspection results and inventory findings using computer systems and software.
Collaborate with production and quality teams to address identified issues and support continuous improvement of product quality.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all plant safety and quality procedures during inspections and inventory activities.
Essential Skills
Previous manufacturing experience that includes performing quality checks as part of daily responsibilities.
Ability to perform quality inspections using checklists, procedures, and a variety of inspection tools.
Strong computer skills, including the ability to enter, review, and reconcile data in computer systems.
Basic familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems for inventory and production data.
Proficiency with measurement tools such as micrometers, gauges, fillet gauges, calipers, and tape measures.
Ability to pass a tape measure test to demonstrate measurement accuracy and attention to detail.
Capability to interpret and follow written inspection procedures and work instructions.
Comfort working in an industrial manufacturing environment and performing physical tasks while on your feet throughout the shift.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working with or around CNC operations, welding, or machine operation in a manufacturing setting.
Experience performing dry leak testing, electrical testing, or similar quality verification methods.
Experience compiling inventory reports and reconciling physical counts with system records.
Familiarity with quality assurance practices and standards in a production environment.
Ability to communicate clearly with material planners, production staff, and quality team members.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when recording measurements and inspection results.
Willingness to work overtime and some weekends as needed to support production demands.
Why Work Here?
You join a large, stable, and highly regarded organization that invests in its people and offers meaningful opportunities for growth. The facility provides a climate-controlled environment, an onsite cafeteria with inexpensive meal options, and a wide range of benefits designed to support your health, financial security, and long-term career development. You can take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time), 401(k) savings plans with company match, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, wellness and healthy lifestyle programs, employee assistance resources, voluntary benefits, and employee discounts. The organization supports career development, incentive bonus opportunities, disability and life insurance coverage, parental and adoption benefits, and tuition reimbursement. With a large workforce and clear advancement paths, you have the opportunity to grow into higher-level roles over time and build a long-term career in a supportive, development-focused culture.
Work Environment
This role is based in a very large industrial manufacturing plant with approximately 1,800 employees. The facility is climate controlled, offering a comfortable environment compared to many traditional industrial settings. The work is physically demanding and requires being on your feet throughout the shift while moving between workstations, inspection areas, and inventory locations. You will work around typical manufacturing equipment and processes, including CNC operations, welding, and machine operation, and you will regularly use inspection tools such as micrometers, gauges, fillet gauges, calipers, and tape measures, as well as computer systems and SAP for inventory and quality data. Shifts are available on second shift (approximately 3:00 p.m. to 11:10 p.m., Monday through Friday) and third shift (approximately 11:00 p.m. to 7:10 a.m., Monday through Friday), with overtime available and some weekend work as needed to support production demands. The environment emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration across production, materials, and quality teams.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jefferson, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $19.98/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 Jefferson,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.