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Actalent Quality Control Technician in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Quality Control Technician
Job Description
The Quality Control Technician supports manufacturing and assembly operations for advanced fuel cell components by performing inspections, tests, and documentation to ensure all products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements. In this role, you work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and support high‑reliability production in an innovative clean‑energy environment.
Responsibilities
Perform incoming, in‑process, and final inspections of components and assemblies to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using hand tools and measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
Record detailed inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation and inspection reports in accordance with established procedures.
Identify non‑conforming materials and products, and support root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
Support internal and external quality audits and compliance activities as required by company procedures and quality systems.
Assist with maintaining and organizing quality records to ensure traceability and adherence to quality system requirements.
Communicate inspection results, trends, and quality issues clearly and promptly to manufacturing and engineering teams.
Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
Contribute directly to product quality and performance by proactively identifying opportunities to improve inspection processes and standards.
Essential Skills
1–3+ years of experience in a quality control, inspection, or manufacturing technician role.
Proven ability to perform quality inspections on components and assemblies in a manufacturing or laboratory setting.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical specifications.
Hands‑on experience working with electrical, mechanical, or electro‑mechanical assemblies.
Proficiency using basic inspection and measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in documentation and record‑keeping.
Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and familiarity with quality databases or ERP systems.
Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing or lab environment while following established safety and quality procedures.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience supporting root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
Background working within formal quality systems and participating in quality audits.
Strong communication skills to clearly relay inspection results and quality issues to cross‑functional teams.
Interest in clean‑energy and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Motivation to contribute directly to product quality, reliability, and performance in a growing production environment.
Work Environment
This role operates in a combined manufacturing and laboratory environment focused on advanced fuel cell components. You regularly work around production equipment, test setups, and inspection stations, using hand tools and measurement instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges. Work involves close collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams in a setting that emphasizes safety, adherence to documented procedures, and continuous improvement. The environment supports innovative clean‑energy technology development and advanced manufacturing practices, offering the opportunity to contribute directly to product quality and reliability.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Pleasant, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 Mount Pleasant,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 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.