Job Summary

We are seeking a Quality Control Technician for a contract/temporary opportunity in Fremont, CA. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented quality professional who enjoys hands-on inspection work, reading engineering drawings, using measuring tools, and helping ensure manufactured products meet customer and internal quality standards.

The Quality Control Technician will support a collaborative quality team by performing incoming, in-process, first-piece, and outgoing inspections. This position offers the opportunity to work in a structured manufacturing environment with supportive leadership, clear quality processes, and strong teamwork across production, warehouse, and quality functions. Candidates who take pride in accuracy, problem solving, and continuous improvement will be well positioned for success.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform incoming inspections and accurately receive parts into the warehouse using SAP Business One.
- Conduct first-piece, in-process, and outgoing inspections, including visual, mechanical, and basic electrical checks.
- Verify product measurements, labeling, material certifications, and customer quality requirements.
- Prepare and submit customer First Article Inspection Reports through required customer portals.
- Locate, prioritize, and close out job bags in alignment with production schedules.
- Troubleshoot quality issues using sound judgment, independent problem solving, and supervisor guidance when needed.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay Rate: $30 to $32 per hour.
- Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.
- Location: Fremont, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Perform incoming, in-process, first-piece, and final product inspections.
- Prepare and submit First Article Inspection Reports for customer review.
- Verify product conformance using measuring tools, engineering drawings, and quality standards.
- Support job bag review, final inspection closeout, and SAP Business One receiving activities.

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality-related role.
- Experience using measuring tools is required.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering or mechanical drawings is required.
- Mechanical literacy and the ability to verify dimensions, labeling, and product conformance.
- Strong computer skills, including comfort with office software and quality documentation systems.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail in a high-pressure, deadline-driven manufacturing environment.
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and production demands.
- Disciplined problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis methods such as 8D and 5 Why.
- Action-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a quality team.

Preferred Qualifications

- Associate degree in Engineering.
- ISO 9001 certification.
- Experience with SAP Business One.
- Experience with lean manufacturing practices.
- Experience submitting FAIRs through customer-specific portals.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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