Quality Technician

As a Quality Technician, you will operate and maintain surface finishing equipment, including anodizing tanks, plating baths, and coating systems, in accordance with aerospace standards. You will prepare aerospace-grade materials and components for finishing, conduct process trials, inspections, and quality checks to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory specifications. Additionally, you will support engineers in developing and validating finishing processes for new aerospace programs and document process parameters, inspection results, and corrective actions for traceability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain surface finishing equipment, ensuring adherence to aerospace standards.
• Prepare aerospace-grade materials and components for finishing processes.
• Conduct process trials, inspections, and quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Support engineers in developing and validating new aerospace finishing processes.
• Document process parameters, inspection results, and corrective actions.
• Ensure strict adherence to environmental, health, and safety protocols, including hazardous materials handling.
• Collaborate with quality assurance and production teams to resolve technical issues and improve process reliability.
• Train operators and technicians on aerospace finishing procedures and equipment usage.
• Travel to customer and supplier sites for audits, troubleshooting, and technical support.

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience operating and maintaining surface treatment equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in surface finishing techniques such as anodizing, plating, etching, and coating.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001) and regulatory compliance requirements, including ITAR.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, process specifications, and inspection criteria.

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Materials Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience in aerospace finishing processes.

Work in a dynamic environment where you will gain hands-on experience with advanced processes such as chemical treatments and coatings. Collaborate with skilled professionals who value precision, safety, and continuous improvement, and enjoy a competitive package with comprehensive benefits, PTO, and performance-based incentives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $93000.00/yr.

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match to help you plan for the future.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for vacation, personal time, and holidays.
Life Insurance: Coverage included for peace of mind.
Career Development: Training programs, certifications, and tuition reimbursement to help you advance.
Additional Perks: Performance-based bonuses and parental leave with personalized return-to-work support.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $75,000 - $93,000