Quality Technician - 1st Shift- Kearny Mesa

Quality Technician - Kearny Mesa - $19/hr - Semiconductor/Electronics Industry

1st shift, 700am to 3:30pm, contract-to-hire

Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Description

As a Quality Technician, you will perform technical tasks related to quality control, including inspection, testing, and documentation. This role involves working under moderate supervision to ensure the quality and reliability of products through inspection and calibration processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections under a microscope

• Must be able to use calipers and micrometers

• Must be able use Microsoft Excel

• Read and interpret specifications and blueprints/mechanical drawings.

• Compile quality data using tools such as SPC charting methodology.

• Evaluate quality issues identified by test and/or inspection results and report appropriately.

• Review and disposition product defects identified through testing and/or inspection.

• Review documentation for completeness and compliance with specifications.

• Solve routine problems with standard solutions.

• Maintain test machines and test fixtures.

• Process shipping documentation and identify/prepare necessary documents for shipment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a technician in a manufacturing environment or equivalent experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; AA or AS degree in a technical discipline preferred.

• Ability to use a microscope for extended periods.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and blueprints.

• Competency in using a micrometer, caliper, depth gauge, and other measuring tools.

• Proficiency with computers, including word-processing and spreadsheet programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to collect and transform data into meaningful information.

• Basic arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculation skills.

• Effective communication skills with people at all levels.

• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude.

• Willingness to learn and contribute.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where you can contribute to the quality assurance processes in a supportive environment. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development while working with cutting-edge technology.

Work Environment

This role requires working in a cleanroom environment, wearing appropriate cleanroom apparel. The position involves both sitting and standing for extended periods, as well as bending, stooping, turning, and twisting. The ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and to handle small parts or tools is necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2025.

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.