Quality Assurance (QA) Technician I

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The client you’ll be supporting is a Fortune 500 global leader in energy technology, focused on helping the world produce cleaner, more reliable power. Their teams design and improve the systems that keep homes, businesses, and communities running, from gas and wind turbines to the electrical grids that connect them. This is a chance to be part of a company that’s driving innovation, supporting sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.

LOCATION

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States of America, 07054

$22-28 per hour

SCHEDULE

Onsite - 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day

7:00 am to 3:30pm M-F

CONTRACT TERM

1 year with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full time employee.

POSITION OVERVIEW – Quality Assurance (QA) Technician I

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician I is responsible for inspecting machined components to ensure they meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements within a precision manufacturing environment. This role involves performing first article, in-process, and final inspections using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other inspection equipment to verify dimensions and product quality. The technician will interpret technical drawings and written inspection instructions, document inspection results, and support production teams in maintaining consistent quality standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to follow technical procedures, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Inspect machined work pieces to ensure conformance to specification

- Interpret and follow written inspection instructions, quality requirements and customer specifications

- Measure dimensions such as length, height and distance between reference points, using precision instruments such as micrometer, caliper, dial indicator, optical comparator, X-Y-Z measuring equipment, X-ray to insure product meets specifications

- Locate reference point on part and measure dimensions, such as angle, arc and radii, using combination of aids, such as surface plate, angle plates, parallel bars, gauge blocks, V-blocks and precision measuring instruments

- Complete all necessary inspection forms and reports

- Inspect first run, in process and final parts

- Perform airflow tests, incoming and final inspections

- Perform, as assigned, other similar or related duties

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent

- Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

- Ability to work occasional weekend shifts

- Ability to work overtime as required

- Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes

- This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). The Client will require proof of status prior to employment.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

- Demonstrates positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self-motivation

- Experience in manufacturing preferred

- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

- Ability to follow written instructions and take verbal instructions for multiple assembly tasks in a manufacturing shop environment.

- Able to work with computerized shop floor tools

- Strong team player and flexible-willingness to move to different areas