RF Quality Technician - 1st Shift
Techneeds · Peabody, MA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Techneeds (industrial) in Peabody, MA. In this position, you will perform detailed quality control inspections on RF and microwave components, interpret drawings, and help uphold the company’s reputation for excellence.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 401 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 11 other live quality postings in Massachusetts.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 42%
- FDA / GMP 33%
- ISO 9001 33%
- GD&T 25%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Techneeds
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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Full description from TechneedsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Our client is looking for Inspection Technician. They are a dynamic company committed to quality and innovation within their industry. This role offers an exciting opportunity for you to be an integral part of the manufacturing process, ensuring that products meet rigorous quality standards at every stage—from raw materials to finished goods. In this position, you will perform detailed quality control inspections on RF and microwave components, interpret drawings, and help uphold the company’s reputation for excellence. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, checking tolerances, and using measurement tools like verniers, height gauges, and calipers. Your role will also involve working closely with the quality team to improve efficiency and documenting findings accurately. Required Skills and Experience: 1-3 years of experience in RF inspection Ability to pass a drug screening test Familiarity with IPC 620 standards Knowledge of FAI’s (First Article Inspections) is a plus Ability to read drawings or blueprints Understanding of tolerances and measurement tools such as verniers and scopes Experience performing piece part and assembly inspections Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, with overtime as needed Think you know someone who'd be perfect for this role? If you refer someone who gets hired for any of our job opportunities, and works a minimum of hours, we'll show our appreciation with a referral bonus. Spread the word and help us find top talent! http://techneeds.com/current-employees/referrals/ Stay in the Loop: Sign up for email notifications to hear about new openings as they're posted: http://www.techneeds.com/job-seekers/job-alerts/ Visit http://jobs.techneeds.com regularly to see our latest opportunities. Techneeds has offered contract-to-hire and direct-hire talent solutions to some of the best employers in New England for over 45 years. As a Technology, Manufacturing, and Engineering staffing & recruitment agency, we're experts at finding, screening, and placing in-demand talent with top employers in New England.