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Job title: Quality technician
Opportunity to work on cutting edge aerospace & defense products
Description
Job Title: Quality Technician
Shift: First Shift
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Job Summary
The Inspector performs inspections across all phases of assembly and manufacturing, including in‑process, finished, subcontracted, and purchased parts. This role ensures products meet workmanship, quality, and documentation standards in accordance with established procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Perform a variety of inspections to support all stages of assembly and manufacturing operations.
Inspect subcontracted and/or purchased parts to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and related documentation.
Apply basic math skills and instrument reading to verify measurements and specifications.
Use basic measuring tools and inspection instruments, including equipment used for continuity testing of assemblies and components.
Understand and apply workmanship acceptance criteria used on the production floor.
Accurately document inspection results, errors, and discrepancies in a clear, neat, and legible manner.
Maintain thorough knowledge of all inspection‑related paperwork and documentation requirements.
Follow established procedures and safety precautions to prevent injury, equipment damage, or material loss.
Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly inspection/work area.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Ability to follow work instructions and accurately read and interpret blueprints.
Basic computer literacy.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors and discrepancies.
High school diploma or equivalent (no degree required).
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, as required.
Security Clearance
Must be eligible to obtain a clearance
Desired Skills
Active J‑STD‑001 Certification
Active IPC‑A‑610 Certification
Skills
Quality control, Troubleshooting
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Manager prefers candidates with an active Secret Clearance.
Candidates with a previously held clearance will highly be considered over canidates without one.
All canidates submitted must be eligible to obtain a clearance
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Burlington, MA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Burlington,MA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.
Salary : $25 - $30