Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality TechnicianJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Lead Mechanical Inspector to provide hands-on inspection expertise and technical leadership throughout the manufacturing process, from incoming materials through final product release. This role serves as a key resource for inspection methods, quality standards, and customer requirements, including complex and serialized production parts. The successful candidate will guide inspection activities, mentor other inspectors, ensure quality and regulatory requirements are met, and collaborate closely with manufacturing and quality teams to improve processes and deliver high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Operate FARO, portable CMMs, and other precision inspection equipment.
• Complete First Article Inspections (FAIRs) per AS9102 standards.
• Review and validate inspection results.
• Create, manage, and close NCRs for nonconforming material.
• Lead and provide technical guidance to inspectors.
• Train inspectors on inspection methods, GD&T, and quality requirements.
• Prioritize inspection work based on production needs.
• Troubleshoot complex inspection and quality issues.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Support audits, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality documentation.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in inspection techniques and quality assurance.
• Experience with AS9102 FAIR, ISO 9001, and AS9100 standards.
• Capability in GD&T, blueprint reading, and visual inspection.
• Proficiency with CMM and portable metrology equipment.
• Ability to lead and train other inspectors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in quality control and assurance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex inspection and quality issues.
• Ability to maintain compliance and documentation accurately.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment is collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced. Employees are encouraged to take ownership, solve problems, share new ideas, and work across teams to deliver high-quality solutions for customers. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tucson, AZ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. 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.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tucson, AZ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Tucson,AZ.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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