Laborer

Quality Control Technician – Fabrication Shop - 1st Shift, 22-23hr

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail‑oriented Quality Control Technician to help maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency in our Fabrication Shop. In this role, you’ll support daily operations under the guidance of the Quality and Fabrication Supervisor, ensuring that every product, process, and shipment meets our expectations—and our customers’.

This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in precision, enjoys hands‑on work, and thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

Safety & Shop Organization

• Support a safe, clean, and well‑organized shop environment

• Help enforce our Zero Accident Program (ZAP)

• Promote consistent housekeeping and safe work practices

Quality Control & Inspection

• Ensure employees follow established SOPs

• Review sketches and inspect/approve ADA‑cap and riser nipples before bundling or crating

• Inspect automated and manual welds for quality

• Measure rolled and cut grooves to confirm tolerance compliance

• Inspect and gauge threads

• Review inbound pipe loads for paint quality and correct lengths

• Inspect outbound trucks for safety, accuracy, and completeness of materials and tools

• Audit job crates to verify correct materials are pulled and consolidated

• Inspect pipe bundles for symmetry, rust, and overall quality

• Perform inbound inspections on assigned materials and subcontracted hanger assemblies

• Inspect riser assemblies to ensure proper tagging, capping, and wrapping

• Assist in developing and improving quality processes across all shop operations

• Identify non‑conformances and generate QC reports

• Document non‑conforming materials with photos

• Support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts for internal quality issues

Waste Reduction

• Work with the team to reduce scrap and material waste

• Help repurpose usable scrap

• Minimize stored or returned pipe, riser nipples, and hangers

Production Support

• Ensure the quality of all materials received and shipped

• Assist with data collection for downtime analysis

Team & Personal Development

• Support team‑building efforts and participate in training initiatives

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience preferred

• 2–5 years of quality assurance/quality control experience preferred

• 2–5 years of blueprint reading experience preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) is a plus

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Positive attitude and professional demeanor

• Ability to think strategically and make sound decisions

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment

• Basic math and shop math skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Commitment to company values, integrity, and high performance

Language & Communication

You must be able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels, as well as with customers, vendors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.

Physical Requirements

This role requires frequent standing, walking, talking, hearing, lifting, pushing/pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. You must be able to use hands and fingers for handling materials and tools. Occasional sitting, climbing, or balancing may be required.

You should be able to:

• Lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and 10 lbs frequently

• Work in varied environments (indoor/outdoor, hot/cold, dusty, humid, noisy, etc.)

• Use PPE such as eye, hearing, respiratory, and skin protection

• Operate shop machinery, hand tools, computers, and office equipment

• Read and understand technical drawings, reports, and instructions

• Write simple memos and technical reports

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of BARBERTON, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/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 BARBERTON,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 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.