• Quality Assurance Technician

    Actalent (Waukesha, WI)


    Job Title: Quality Assurance TechnicianJob Description

     

    In this role, you will be programming and operating a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) using PCDMIS software. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for inspecting and working closely with the machine shop. You will have the opportunity to be involved in control plans, capability studies, and new product development, and will also handle tasks related to calibration and measuring with calipers.

    Responsibilities

    + Utilize engineering drawings, specifications, Bill of Materials (BOMs), or other documents to develop, document, and execute inspection requirements of materials, parts, assemblies, or systems to support the Machine Shop.

    + Create fixtures and CMM programs to support inspection requirements.

    + Train production personnel to execute inspection requirements.

    + Document and communicate inspection results.

    + Utilize the ERP system to maintain accurate and timely Production and Quality records.

    + Assist in problem-solving of non-conforming parts or assemblies.

    + Engage with Engineering and Purchasing to improve part quality or as part of a product development team.

    + Recommend, requisition, and manage the calibration of inspection gages.

    Essential Skills

    + 3 years of experience operating and programming a CMM from scratch and editing.

    + 3 years of quality tech experience.

    + 3 years of experience working within an engineering environment.

    + Basic knowledge of GD&T.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Quality engineering

    + CMM programming

    + Quality control

    + Inspection

    + Schematic interpretation

    Work Environment

    The quality department consists of 5 people, some of whom have been acquired from engineering. This role is based in the second building, where you will work closely with the machine shop. You will need to communicate and coach team members effectively when there are quality issues. The work schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts from 6am to 3:30pm. The environment is not large, so you won't get lost in the crowd and can make a significant impact daily. The team is cohesive, and the company has a family-oriented culture, making exciting products like robots and vehicles that detect cracks in pipes.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WAUKESHA, WI.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in WAUKESHA,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.