Quality Clerk
Aerotek, athens, al, United States
**Job Title: Quality Clerk**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated Quality Clerk to join our team. This role involves working in a manufacturing shop floor environment, collaborating with quality, engineering, and operations teams. The position requires a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and advanced inspection concepts, along with proficiency in using various measurement devices.
**Responsibilities**
+ Maintain and prepare inspection and shipping documentation.
+ **Must have experience with JOBBOSS or EPICOR software.**
+ Perform checks to ensure all documents used for quality inspection are complete and accurate.
+ Conduct general administrative duties by providing quality documents to customers.
+ Organize and file documents used for product (job folders).
+ Ensure customers receive all necessary shipping documentation such as packing lists, Certificates of Conformance, inspection reports, material certifications, and blueprints.
+ Communicate concerns regarding shipping documentation with customers, including details about outgoing shipments.
+ Maintain all device history records (DHR).
+ Manage overall gage calibration process.
+ Maintain gage list, report internally when tools are due for collection, and provide gages to the shop floor and inspection laboratory.
+ Collaborate with third-party calibration technician/company to manage gage calibration services, status, quotes, and tracking of all gages.
+ Collect, track, and report all calibration in software, designating new due dates.
+ Escalate out-of-tolerance gages for evaluation.
+ Collect Material Review Board (MRB) data and assign appropriate locations.
+ Take direction from supervisors, comprehend, and perform duties as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
+ Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards to ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees.
+ Suggest and support implementation of ideas to improve safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
+ Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, and work overtime as required.
+ Perform and practice lean processes and other duties as assigned.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience in a manufacturing shop floor environment working with quality, engineering, and operations.
+ Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and advanced inspection concepts.
+ Proficiency in using measurement devices such as optical comparators, dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, threaded and straight plug gages, pitch micrometers, CMM, etc.
+ Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and inspection instructions.
+ Strong computer software aptitude, including ERP, QMS, and customer software.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
+ Critical thinking and advanced decision-making skills.
+ Mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize geometry and assemblies.
+ Ability to read, comprehend, follow, and document work instructions, blueprints, routers, and standard operating procedures.
+ Collaborative skills to assist team members and participate effectively in meetings.
+ Ability to interact effectively, professionally, and constructively.
+ Experience in an ISO/FDA manufacturing facility preferred.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience with calipers, micrometers, and tight tolerances.
+ Knowledge of quality inspection and document review.
+ Familiarity with SAP ERP, JobBoss software, and Epicor software.
+ Skills in inventory, cost accounting, project management, and data entry.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a company that values continuous improvement and safety, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. Enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative team where your ideas for enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency are encouraged.
**Work Environment**
Training will initially be on days, transitioning to the 2nd shift, which runs from 3 PM to 1:30 AM, including Fridays. The work environment is moderate in noise, located entirely within a manufacturing plant. Employees are required to wear protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection, and comply with 5S and safe work practices.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Athens,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.
**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.
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated Quality Clerk to join our team. This role involves working in a manufacturing shop floor environment, collaborating with quality, engineering, and operations teams. The position requires a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and advanced inspection concepts, along with proficiency in using various measurement devices.
**Responsibilities**
+ Maintain and prepare inspection and shipping documentation.
+ **Must have experience with JOBBOSS or EPICOR software.**
+ Perform checks to ensure all documents used for quality inspection are complete and accurate.
+ Conduct general administrative duties by providing quality documents to customers.
+ Organize and file documents used for product (job folders).
+ Ensure customers receive all necessary shipping documentation such as packing lists, Certificates of Conformance, inspection reports, material certifications, and blueprints.
+ Communicate concerns regarding shipping documentation with customers, including details about outgoing shipments.
+ Maintain all device history records (DHR).
+ Manage overall gage calibration process.
+ Maintain gage list, report internally when tools are due for collection, and provide gages to the shop floor and inspection laboratory.
+ Collaborate with third-party calibration technician/company to manage gage calibration services, status, quotes, and tracking of all gages.
+ Collect, track, and report all calibration in software, designating new due dates.
+ Escalate out-of-tolerance gages for evaluation.
+ Collect Material Review Board (MRB) data and assign appropriate locations.
+ Take direction from supervisors, comprehend, and perform duties as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
+ Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards to ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees.
+ Suggest and support implementation of ideas to improve safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
+ Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, and work overtime as required.
+ Perform and practice lean processes and other duties as assigned.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience in a manufacturing shop floor environment working with quality, engineering, and operations.
+ Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and advanced inspection concepts.
+ Proficiency in using measurement devices such as optical comparators, dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, threaded and straight plug gages, pitch micrometers, CMM, etc.
+ Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and inspection instructions.
+ Strong computer software aptitude, including ERP, QMS, and customer software.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
+ Critical thinking and advanced decision-making skills.
+ Mechanical aptitude and ability to conceptualize geometry and assemblies.
+ Ability to read, comprehend, follow, and document work instructions, blueprints, routers, and standard operating procedures.
+ Collaborative skills to assist team members and participate effectively in meetings.
+ Ability to interact effectively, professionally, and constructively.
+ Experience in an ISO/FDA manufacturing facility preferred.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience with calipers, micrometers, and tight tolerances.
+ Knowledge of quality inspection and document review.
+ Familiarity with SAP ERP, JobBoss software, and Epicor software.
+ Skills in inventory, cost accounting, project management, and data entry.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a company that values continuous improvement and safety, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. Enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative team where your ideas for enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency are encouraged.
**Work Environment**
Training will initially be on days, transitioning to the 2nd shift, which runs from 3 PM to 1:30 AM, including Fridays. The work environment is moderate in noise, located entirely within a manufacturing plant. Employees are required to wear protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection, and comply with 5S and safe work practices.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Athens,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.
**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.