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1st shift Direct Hire Quality Control Technician

Kelly Services • Norwood, MA • 5h ago

1st Shift Direct Hire Quality Control Technician

Location: Norwood, MA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay Rate: $27-$28 per hour

Full Benefits Package

Position Summary

Kelly Services is seeking a hands-on Quality Technician to join our team on a direct hire basis. This role is responsible for performing material inspections using a variety of precision instruments, assisting with calibration, supporting validation and quality engineering projects, and ensuring compliance with ISO 13485-based Quality Systems.

Key Responsibilities

Perform inspections at incoming, in-process, and final stages; execute First Article Inspections (FAIRs).

Operate measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, vision systems, and profilometers.

Conduct material testing (e.g., tensile, adhesion, coefficient of friction).

Support calibration, equipment qualification, validation, and Gauge R&R or TMV documentation.

Participate in quality processes such as nonconformance investigations, CAPA, change control, and root cause analysis.

Assist in product/process development through testing, image capture, and data collection.

Utilize ERP and quality management systems for data entry, routing, and reporting.

Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Proficient in using inspection tools: calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, vision systems, profilometers.

Trained in blueprint reading and GD&T .

Familiar with ISO 13485 , GDP , CAPA , and root cause analysis .

Strong verbal and written communication skills; detail-oriented and organized.

Comfortable using Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Willingness to support cross-functional tasks and go beyond core responsibilities.

Ability to lift and maneuver up to 20 lbs regularly (heavier items may require assistance).

Education & Experience

Associate's degree or equivalent work experience required.

Minimum 3 years of experience in product quality inspection within a manufacturing environment.

Additional formal training or certifications are a plus.

Interested? Apply today to join this dynamic team! Schedule a time directly with the recruiter using the following linkhttps://calendly.com/dans465

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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