**Job Title: Quality Control Associate** **Job Description** We are seeking a diligent and motivated Quality Control Associate to join our team. The role involves the visual inspection of cables as they come off the line, tagging broken or dysfunctional wires, and utilizing a pallet jack to move materials through the facility. You will also assist in other areas of the manufacturing plant, including palletizing, packing, moving materials, general cleaning, and helping where needed. **Responsibilities** + Conduct visual inspections of cables as they come off the line. + Tag broken or dysfunctional wires. + Utilize pallet jack to move materials through the facility. + Assist in other areas of the manufacturing plant. + Palletize, pack, and move materials. + Perform general cleaning and help where needed. **Essential Skills** + Experience in a manufacturing environment. + General production and quality control experience. + Proficiency in inspection and quality inspection. + Knowledge of tape measure and measurement tools. + Experience with packing, production, calipers, and micrometers. + Ability to lift 50+ lbs. + Willingness to work overtime. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Machine operating experience is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Join a larger company with several locations throughout the US that is expanding its facility. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn and advance. Enjoy opportunities for overtime and a 7% shift differential starting on the second shift. **Work Environment** Our facility is a fast-paced environment with a newer manufacturing supervisory team. The facility includes an inventory area, shipping department, and manufacturing department, with large and older machinery. The work involves a unique process and requires working in conditions that are hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Steel-toe shoes, long pants, and work-appropriate attire are required. Employees will rotate shifts every 3 months, starting on the night shift (7pm-7am M-F with some Saturdays) and then moving to the day shift (7am-7pm M-F with some Saturdays), working roughly 65 hours per week. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Valparaiso, Indiana. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Valparaiso,IN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 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.