Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Description

The Quality Technician will play a crucial role in inspecting and testing components, such as cannulas and other small parts, to ensure they meet quality standards. You will be trained to execute various tests on these components and will need to understand good documentation practices, as some measurement instruments connect to Excel. Ideally, candidates will have experience in testing medical device components.

Additional Information:

• Work schedule: Full-time onsite. Monday-Friday.
• Start times are flexible and can range between 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM. End times typically end at 5:30 – 6:00 PM.
• ***This is strictly a contract position
• Pay Rate: $25-30/hr.
• Contract position for 6 Months only.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections on raw materials and incoming components.
• Conduct testing on prototype and production products to support Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing Technology engineers.
• Utilize automated vertical tension and compression machines for testing.
• Execute flow testing using various flow measurement and pressure systems.
• Develop and maintain lab apparatus and test methods.
• Ensure performance and calibration of lab equipment are up to date.
• Prepare sample products for testing and maintain proper documentation for product traceability.
• Assist in ordering lab supplies, standards, solvents, and track inventory.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Quality engineers to improve testing methodologies and SOPs.
• Document all work on appropriate forms as required by test protocols and SOPs.
• Utilize and maintain a laboratory notebook.
• Comply with safety and operating policies and procedures for equipment, materials, and finished products.
• Test components, in-process, and finished products independently following established SOPs and WIs.
• Perform quality material and product measuring, testing, and release using established SOPs and WIs.
• Interpret engineering specifications and drawings and perform inspections, product segregation, and verification.
• Maintain department documentation and inventory of measurement equipment.
• Ensure calibration and preventive maintenance records for inspection equipment are current.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
• Perform set-up/preparation of equipment, cleaning, changeover of lines, and general housekeeping.
• Maintain a safe work environment by thoroughly understanding material safety data sheets (SDS) for proper handling of materials.
• Follow operating and maintenance instructions for tools and machinery.
• Perform verification and validation activities in accordance with company QMS, ISO, and FDA standards.
• Understand and apply GDP, GLP, and ensure work is performed in compliance with company policies.
• Perform other assignments or projects as directed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in inspection and testing of medical device components.
• Knowledge of mechanical testing (tensile, pressure, flow rate testing).
• Proficiency in quality inspection techniques.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Good documentation practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant quality/testing experience (3 to 5 years preferred).
• High School Diploma.

Why Work Here?

• Join a close-knit team of 25 employees, where you will be part of a smaller group of 5 dedicated to maintaining high-quality standards in medical device testing.
• Enjoy a supportive work environment that values precision and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

• You will be working in a team of about 5 people within a larger group of approximately 25 employees.
• The role involves working with various testing equipment and maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment.
• Proper safety protocols and documentation practices are emphasized.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

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.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.