Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Lab Technician
Location: Wallingford, CT
Pay Rate: $29–31.25/hr or $60–65K (Based on Experience)
Type: 3-Month Contract-to-Hire (Temp-to-Perm)

Position Overview

The Quality Technician – Quality Lab supports quality assurance and engineering by inspecting, testing, and validating electronic and RF-based components to blueprint and customer requirements. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role focused on First Article Inspections (FAIRs), calibration, non-standard testing, and compliance within an AS9100 aerospace quality environment.

This role also supports engineering development efforts, performs diversified lab duties, and works cross-functionally to ensure product quality and customer compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, and operate test equipment and products in proper sequence, including wiring, fitting, aligning, and assembly of electrical components
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAIRs) to AS9102 and customer-specific requirements
• Interface cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to coordinate inspections and testing
• Perform non-standard inspections and testing to ensure conformance to customer-specific criteria
• Use a variety of test and inspection equipment, including:
  • Network analyzers
  • Hi-pot testers
  • Megohmmeters
  • Linear gauges
  • Heat-treating equipment
• Perform critical laboratory testing using both standard and non-standard inspection methods
• Record and analyze test results; recommend product and process improvements
• Execute ERP (SAP) transactions to move approved parts into stock
• Perform scheduled calibration of mechanical and electrical gauges and instrumentation
• Support customer source inspections and First Article approvals through customer portals
• Interface with departments for both standard and non-standard testing requirements
• Participate in and promote continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Obtain and maintain required internal and customer-related certifications

Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with:
  • Radio Frequency (RF) and interconnect products
  • Fiber optic cabling
  • Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
• Experience creating FAIRs using AS9102 and Net-Inspect
• Ability to analyze product requirements from purchase orders and blueprints
• Ability to optimize inspection plans based on product type and requirements
• Strong attention to detail; ability to work on small parts with zero-defect expectations
• Comfortable working in both inches and millimeters (English & metric systems)

Preferred Certifications & Experience

• AS9100 environment experience
• IPC Certifications (strongly preferred):
  • IPC-620
  • IPC-610
  • J-STD
• Experience supporting engineering development and product validation
• Strong understanding of FAIR documentation and compliance to AS9102 standards

Why This Role

This is a strong opportunity for a Quality/Test Technician to work in an aerospace-driven environment with exposure to advanced inspection standards, customer-facing quality processes, and engineering collaboration. Candidates with IPC certifications and strong inspection experience will stand out and be compensated accordingly.

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