• Quality Technician

    Aerotek (Rockford, IL)


    Job Title: Quality Technician

    Job Description

    As a Mid-Shift Quality Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring that production parts meet specifications by actively participating in all inspection activities. Your work schedule will be from 12:00pm to 10:30pm, Monday through Thursday.

    Responsibilities

    + Aid in resolving non-compliant processes.

    + Set up new gauges in the Gauge database.

    + Monitor Gauge database for calibration due dates, perform scheduled in-house calibrations, and schedule outsourced calibrations.

    + Perform gauge R&R studies.

    + Assemble and enter data collected during capability studies.

    + Maintain part history logs.

    + Conduct daily floor audits of processes and products.

    + Perform Dock Audits of processes and products.

    + Inspect incoming product for compliance.

    + Maintain and distribute Operator work instructions.

    + Collect RED tags daily and input data.

    + Assist in PPAP completion.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + At least 6 months of employment in a related role.

    + Timeliness and dependability with no attendance issues.

    + Plex aptitude or computer literacy.

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    + Experience using Excel and Outlook.

    + Ability to work with minimal supervision.

    + Good problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

    + Understanding and use of restricted access folder Controlled Sensitive Material.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Proficient in problem-solving and troubleshooting.

    + Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

    + Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.

    + Experience with mics and cals, quality inspection, blueprint reading, CMM, GD&T, aerospace, Excel data entry, and Outlook.

    + Ability to use a tape measure.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a company that values its employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, and 401k with a match up to 6%. Enjoy a work-life balance with a four-day work week and optional Fridays. Benefit from reimbursement for safety shoes and prescription safety glasses, educational reimbursement, and competitive pay based on experience. Take advantage of paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for advancement and training. With a rich history of 108 years, the company is Harley Davidson's longest-standing supplier and works with esteemed clients like Honda, Yamaha, and Boeing.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role operates on the Mid Shift from 12:00pm to 10:30pm, Monday through Thursday, with optional work on Fridays. The work environment is clean but can be hot during the summer months, with fans provided at all workstations. The facility accommodates 140 employees across two shifts in Rockford.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $17.25 - $18.25/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 Rockford,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    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 meets 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 solving for 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.

     

    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.