Quality Technician | Temporary to Hire | West Branch, IA | $24-26/hr. |
Hours: Day shift Training 7am-3pm, will move to 2nd shift in October 2026: 2:30pm-11:00pm

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Quality Technician to work at a premier clean energy manufacturing organization in West Branch, IA. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.  This is a temporary to hire opportunity!

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:
$24–25/hr. based on skills and experience
Shift:
•    Initial hours: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift 7:00am–3:00pm
•    Transition to 2nd Shift: 2:30pm–11:00pm starting October 2026

Why you should apply to be a Quality Technician:
Benefits during contract/temp-to-hire role:
•    Opportunity to earn paid holidays
•    Temp-to-hire opportunity: begin as a contract employee and move to direct hire placement upon successful completion of the temporary to hire period
•    Thrive in a collaborative, safety-focused, and inclusive workplace that values integrity, respect, and ownership

Additional benefits upon direct hire placement:
•    Medical, dental, vision insurance
•    401(k) with employer match
•    Paid time off
•    Bonus opportunities
•    Access ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, student debt repayment, and career advancement opportunities
•    Well-being, family planning, and voluntary benefits such as Employee Assistance Program (EAP), parental leave, gym membership reimbursement, and more

What’s a typical day as a Quality Technician? You’ll be:
•    Conducting incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections to verify compliance with quality standards, technical specifications, and legal requirements
•    Monitoring production processes to identify and resolve material, component, and assembly quality deviations in a timely manner
•    Opening, documenting, and following up on non-conformities, maintaining accurate inspection and quality records
•    Supporting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with production and engineering teams
•    Communicating with suppliers regarding quality issues and participating in internal/external audits
•    Operating and interpreting measuring and inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and electronic measuring tools
•    Providing technical guidance and quality-related training to production teams
•    Upholding and promoting a strong safety culture by adhering to all company safety protocols and procedures

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
•    Have a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s in a technical field preferred)
•    Bring 3+ years of professional experience in manufacturing quality control (wind turbine manufacturing experience a plus)
•    Possess solid knowledge of inspection techniques, quality standards, and quality management systems (e.g., SAP QM)
•    Are familiar with electrical or mechanical systems and can read technical schematics
•    Demonstrate excellent attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills
•    Are comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. and working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
•    Understand and are committed to maintaining safety protocols and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations
•    Have working proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ISO 9000:2000 Quality Systems (preferred)
•    Are adaptable, responsible, and able to work independently while demonstrating strong leadership skills

What happens next
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Quality Technician today!

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