Quality Technician

Quality tech

1st shift

Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician performs crucial inspections before and after hardening operations using ultrasonic and mechanical procedures to ensure product quality. They conduct finish inspections of rolls using various precision instruments such as micrometers and calipers. The role involves performing ultrasonic inspection, dye penetrant, and magna flux testing, as well as roll etching of finished products. The technician is responsible for documenting inspection results through relevant records and reports, and managing inspection activities associated with parts assembly.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-hardening inspection using ultrasonic and mechanical procedures.
• Conduct post-hardening inspection with hardness testing equipment.
• Execute finish inspection of rolls using micrometers, scales, profile meters, calipers, testing devices, and gauss meters.
• Carry out ultrasonic inspection, dye penetrant, magna flux testing, and roll etching.
• Document inspection results through completion of inspection cards, non-conformance reports, and receiving reports.
• Receive and inspect customer rolls to determine processing requirements.
• Manage inspection activities associated with parts assembly.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in using micrometers and calipers.
• Strong quality control skills.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and manual micrometers.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Expertise in ultrasonic and steel inspection.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication with all levels of employees.
• Nice to have: Oracle experience for computer work.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a predictable work schedule of 45 hours per week, with occasional Saturdays paid at overtime rates. The company offers an attractive Sharing Plan bonus based on safety, production, and quality, enhancing the overall compensation package.

Work Environment

The work environment is an enclosed building with regulated temperatures, featuring industrial milling and lathe machines. It is a well-lit, relatively clean facility for an industrial company, noted as one of the cleanest machine shops in NW Indiana. While some areas can be noisy, the overall environment is pleasant. The company provides steel-toe shoes and adheres to a dress code that includes uniforms, metatarsals, ear plugs, hard hats, and safety glasses.=

This is a Permanent position based out of VALPARAISO, IN.

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $55000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

medical, dental, 401K and vision. Direct placement with the company. I have a full benefits package as well.

This is a fully onsite position in VALPARAISO,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.