Plant Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Description

The Quality Technician plays a key role in ensuring product quality by performing inspections, utilizing precision measurement tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality standards. This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and independently resolve quality issues. The Quality Technician will also address cosmetic defects, manage deviation requests and suggestions, and support organizational decision-making by working closely with all departments. This position will train on 1st shift and then will move to 2nd Shift (4pm-12:30am).

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and additional quality measurement tools.
• Ensure real-time quality support for production and problem-solving on the floor.
• Collaborate with GM representatives at our facility and on-site to address quality concerns and ensure compliance with customer standards.
• Identify, document, and manage cosmetic defects, ensuring parts meet aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Review and process deviation requests and suggest alternative solutions when deviations are required to maintain production flow.
• Work closely with all departments (Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, and Logistics) to ensure quality decisions align with overall business goals.
• Provide input on supplier quality concerns, supporting investigations and corrective actions when needed.
• Work independently, managing tasks without constant supervision while maintaining accountability for quality performance.
• Assist in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to reduce scrap, improve quality, and enhance processes.
• Support internal audits, document control, and adherence to IATF quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of precision measurement tools and ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and GD&T.
• Familiarity with cosmetic defect inspection and quality acceptance criteria.
• Ability to work with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements.
• Self-motivated, independent worker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with quality reporting tools.
• Understanding of deviation processes and how to propose viable solutions that maintain production flow while upholding quality.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, and problem-solving methodologies is a plus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spring Hill, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Spring Hill,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.