Quality Control Technician

The Quality Control Technician provides hands-on support to the Quality Assurance laboratory and assists with ongoing quality initiatives. This role supports production quality, raw material testing, and continuous improvement efforts under the guidance of the QA Lab Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with obtaining laboratory supplies and calibrating QA equipment to ensure accurate testing results.
• Analyze production and raw material samples for physical and chemical characteristics.
• Investigate quality and production issues, including customer complaints, as directed by supervision.
• Prepare and package samples for internal teams and external customers.
• Maintain accurate and timely quality and production records using computerized systems.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Supervisor with maintaining ISO 9001 quality system requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable government regulations.
• Recommend improvements to working conditions or equipment use to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Support ad-hoc quality projects and additional tasks as assigned by management.

• Proficiency in quality control and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to use measuring tools and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Experience in maintaining accurate records and analyzing samples.

• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality system requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and perform physical activities such as walking, bending, reaching, and climbing stairs.

Join a team that values continuous improvement and quality excellence. Benefit from a supportive work environment that encourages safety and efficiency.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in a laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals; personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. Occasional work in production areas with moderate to high noise levels.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salem, OR.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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 Salem,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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.