Quality Assurance Technician - Kearny Mesa - 1st Shift

Quality Assurance Technician

$18-$20/hr - 1st shift - Kearny Mesa

Job Description

This role focuses on supporting quality assurance activities by auditing documentation, maintaining batch and calibration records, and preparing clear, accurate reports. The Quality Assurance Technician works both on the production floor and at a computer to review and update documents, collaborate with document owners, and ensure records remain current and compliant.

Responsibilities

• Audit various quality-related documents, including batch records and calibration records, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal procedures.

• Maintain and update batch records and calibration records, ensuring they remain current, organized, and easily accessible.

• Review existing documents for special projects and work with applicable owners to bring them up to date and aligned with current standards.

• Coordinate with different teams and departments to clarify document requirements and resolve discrepancies or issues identified during audits.

• Prepare and maintain reports using Microsoft Excel and other Office 365 applications, presenting data in a clear and structured format.

• Spend time on the production floor to gather information, verify documentation against actual processes, and follow up on corrective actions.

• Use Microsoft Office and Office 365 applications for approximately 5060% of the workday to perform data entry, reporting, and document management tasks.

• Support general quality assurance, quality control, and quality technician activities as needed to uphold manufacturing quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including strong skills in Excel for reporting and data management.

• Experience with Office 365 applications and comfort working on a computer for approximately 5060% of the workday.

• Some quality-related experience in a quality assurance, quality control, or quality technician capacity.

• At least 6 months of manufacturing experience.

• Ability to audit and maintain batch records and calibration records with strong attention to detail.

• Strong reporting skills, including the ability to compile, organize, and present information clearly.

• Equivalent knowledge gained through on-the-job training and/or relevant experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance, quality control, or similar roles in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Experience reviewing and updating documentation and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to resolve issues.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across different groups and functions.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple documents and tasks simultaneously.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, process-driven environment that values thoroughness, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The organization offers 10 paid holidays per year and provides the opportunity to build and expand quality experience in a high-tech manufacturing setting. You will gain exposure to cross-functional teams, develop strong documentation and reporting skills, and work in a setting that supports learning through on-the-job experience.

Work Environment

This position is based in a cleanroom manufacturing and production environment focused on microelectronics. The role is not strictly a desk job; you will split your time between computer-based work and being on the production floor. You will work a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with training also conducted on first shift. The work requires comfort wearing cleanroom attire and following cleanroom protocols while working with advanced manufacturing processes and equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.