CalTek Staffing is a leading recruiter for Quality Control talent. Quality Control professionals play a vital role in ensuring product excellence and regulatory compliance across industries, from pharmaceutical manufacturing to automotive production. The combination of high demand and specialized skill sets required for these roles makes recruiting a significant challenge, while the critical nature of these positions means it’s crucial to find the right candidate. CalTek’s extensive professional network and advanced recruitment strategies can make a big difference for companies that need to find and attract the top quality control professionals from today’s dynamic talent landscape.
While we leverage the latest recruitment tools and technology, the people are what make the difference when it comes to hiring. Our recruiting teams are CalTek’s greatest asset, and bring both a true passion and a deep knowledge of their specialization to every search. Whether you need direct placement services to add a new full-time Quality Control Specialist to your operations team or a contractor’s expertise for the duration of a compliance project, we have the capability, experience, and network to connect you with the right professional for your role.
A rapidly growing aerospace and defense manufacturer was facing mounting pressure to maintain compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards while scaling production to meet new program demands. Their quality department was understaffed, and attempts to recruit a QA/QC Engineer with the right blend of aerospace experience, CMM programming skills, and knowledge of complex inspection processes had stalled for months. With critical customer audits looming and production timelines at risk, leadership knew that a missed hire could lead to costly delays, failed audits, and jeopardized defense contracts.
CalTek Staffing was brought in to solve this urgent hiring challenge. Drawing from our proprietary network of aerospace professionals and decades of recruiting experience in regulated manufacturing environments, we launched a focused search targeting QA/QC Engineers with backgrounds in AS9100 quality systems, first article inspections (FAI/AS9102), and root cause corrective actions. Our recruiters prequalified candidates not only for technical expertise in GD&T, CMM inspection, and precision machining tolerances, but also for their ability to thrive in fast-paced, defense-focused production settings. Within a matter of weeks, we presented the client with multiple vetted candidates, each capable of stepping into the role and making an immediate impact.
The client successfully hired a QA/QC Engineer who quickly stabilized the quality function, ensuring compliance during upcoming audits and supporting uninterrupted production flow. The new hire enhanced inspection processes, reduced nonconformance backlogs, and strengthened documentation practices that withstood stringent aerospace and defense customer reviews. This placement safeguarded key contracts, kept production schedules on track, and reinforced the client’s reputation as a reliable defense manufacturing partner. Following this success, the company designated CalTek Staffing as their go-to partner for critical quality and engineering roles.
CalTek Staffing has been an invaluable partner for our business. Always responsive, reliable, and never dropping the ball, they deliver whenever we need support. Their team has consistently provided us with skilled employees across our machine shop, from programmers to estimators to administrative staff. If you’re considering CalTek, our advice is simple: go with them.
CalTek utilizes a well-defined hiring strategy with a demonstrated history of providing reliable engineering and technical talent to our clients. This methodical hiring process, which typically spans one week, is dedicated to pinpointing the specific technical expertise you’re looking for. It encompasses four key stages, all with the shared goal of guaranteeing that the job candidates we present to you meet the highest standards of quality:
Our methodology is designed to save you time and resources while ensuring that you receive candidates who meet your precise needs. CalTek is committed to delivering top-tier engineering and technical talent that you can rely on.
CalTek Staffing plays a critical role in the hiring process, serving as intermediaries between job seekers and employers. To ensure we present the best candidates to our clients, we employ various screening and assessment methods. Here’s an overview of how we screen and assess candidates:
The combination of these assessment methods helps CalTek identify the best-fit candidates for our clients, saving both time and resources in the hiring process. The specific assessments used can vary based on the industry, job role, and the preferences of our clients.
A typical sourcing strategy, especially in the context of recruitment, involves a systematic approach to identifying and attracting potential candidates for job openings. The sourcing channels that we utilize are as follows:
Sourcing Channels:
CalTek uses a combination of these metrics and methods to evaluate the quality of our placements or hires. The specific metrics chosen vary depending on the industry as well as the type of positions being filled. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that both clients and candidates are satisfied with the placement and that it meets our client’s staffing needs effectively.
Our retention rate for permanent placements is 91%. For temporary or contract placements, the retention rate is lower due to the nature of the positions, but we still aim to maximize the tenure of our candidates.
Ultimately, the key is to continually monitor retention rates, analyze the reasons behind turnover, and work with clients to make improvements where necessary. The goal is to provide value to our clients by helping them retain quality talent for as long as possible, ultimately contributing to their success.
Utilizing a range of high-quality recruitment tools and resources, in conjunction with the expertise of CalTek Staffing’s skilled and experienced recruiters, we possess the capacity to source and present qualified and seasoned tech professionals to our clients for a wide range of job openings within a 72-hour timeframe. The speed of our placements is typically contingent upon our clients’ urgency to fill positions and initiate the onboarding process.
CalTek uses data-driven approaches to measure recruiting outcomes of our placements. By collecting and analyzing various metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), we are able to assess the effectiveness of our recruitment processes and make data-informed decisions for continuous improvement purposes
CalTek’s position at the pinnacle of the fiercely competitive civil engineering industry is underpinned by a range of factors, including our industry expertise, expansive networks, client-focused ethos, operational efficiency, and unwavering dedication to providing top-tier candidates. However, the linchpin of our success lies in the exceptional experience and expertise of our seasoned recruitment team.
Clients enjoy working with CalTek’s recruiting experts for several reasons. However, the ultimate factor boils down to our specialized expertise, enabling us to streamline the hiring process and notably truncate the time required to fill our clients’ job vacancies.
CalTek assesses cultural fit for a company by employing various methods and considering multiple factors. Cultural fit refers to how well a candidate’s values, work style, and personality align with the culture and values of the hiring company. It’s important to note that cultural fit assessments are not about finding candidates who are identical to the existing employees but rather about ensuring that candidates share the fundamental values and work principles that are important to the organization. Achieving a good cultural fit contributes to greater job satisfaction and long-term success for both the candidate and the company. Following are few strategies that we use to ensure a good cultural fit:
Both onboarding support and interview coaching are valuable services provided by CalTek Staffing to ensure that candidates are well-prepared for their roles and the interview process. These services help both candidates and clients navigate the hiring process more effectively.
Benefits of Onboarding Support: Onboarding support benefits candidates by reducing the stress and uncertainty associated with starting a new job. It also benefits clients by improving retention rates, as employees who receive effective onboarding are more likely to stay with the company.
Benefits of Interview Coaching: Interview coaching helps candidates present themselves more effectively and confidently during interviews. It increases their chances of successfully landing job offers and advancing in their careers.
Addressing discrimination and bias throughout the hiring process is essential to upholding fair and equitable recruitment practices and advance diversity and inclusion within an organization. Tackling these challenges demands a continuous and proactive commitment from organizations. Through the implementation of specific measures, we have successfully fostered a more inclusive and equitable hiring environment, resulting in a more diverse and skilled workforce, benefiting both our internal teams and our clients.
Handling feedback from both clients and candidates is crucial for CalTek Staffing to continuously improve its services and maintain positive relationships. By actively soliciting, listening to, and acting upon feedback from both clients and candidates, we have been able to continuously refine our processes, enhance client satisfaction, and provide a better experience for job seekers, ultimately strengthening our reputation and success in the industry.
CalTek Staffing does not impose fees on job seekers or employees for job placement. Instead, our compensation comes from the hiring companies (clients), utilizing diverse fee structures. This framework enables us to sustain our operations, offer valuable services to both clients and candidates, and facilitate the alignment of the most suitable talent with appropriate job opportunities.
An effective data protection and confidentiality policy is paramount in light of our handling of sensitive personal and professional information from both clients and candidates. Our comprehensive policy serves as a critical tool in ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations, fostering trust with clients and candidates, mitigating the risk of data breaches and legal liabilities, and preserving the security of sensitive information.
CalTek utilizes a well-defined hiring strategy with a demonstrated history of providing reliable quality assurance and technical talent to our clients. This methodical hiring process, which typically spans one week, is dedicated to pinpointing the specific quality control expertise you’re looking for. It encompasses four key stages, all with the shared goal of guaranteeing that the job candidates we present to you meet the highest standards of quality:
Client Consultation: At CalTek, we recognize that understanding your company’s unique quality standards and compliance requirements is paramount. Our initial step involves in-depth discussions and inquiries to gain a comprehensive understanding of your organization’s quality systems. We believe this knowledge is the foundation for a successful partnership.
Job Specification: We can’t find the right quality control professionals without a clear understanding of your inspection requirements and quality standards. Our recruiters will work closely with you to gather detailed information about your quality control openings. This information is crucial in identifying candidates who possess the precise certifications, technical knowledge, and experience you seek.
Recruitment Expertise: Recruitment is our specialty, and we take pride in it. Our seasoned recruiters, in conjunction with CalTek’s extensive database of quality professional resumes and state-of-the-art AI powered search tools create a potent synergy. We are confident that we will uncover the ideal quality control candidate, even in the most competitive talent landscapes.
Comprehensive Screening: Every quality control applicant we present to our clients undergoes rigorous screening and reference checks. This final phase in the CalTek hiring process guarantees that the candidates we recommend are truly the best fit for your quality control openings.
Our methodology is designed to save you time and resources while ensuring that you receive candidates who meet your precise quality assurance needs. CalTek is committed to delivering top-tier quality control and technical talent that you can rely on.
CalTek Staffing plays a critical role in the hiring process, serving as intermediaries between quality professionals and employers. To ensure we present the best quality control candidates to our clients, we employ various screening and assessment methods. Here’s an overview of how we screen and assess candidates:
Resume Review: The first step in candidate assessment is reviewing resumes. We analyze the candidate’s quality control experience, certifications (such as ASQ, ISO, Six Sigma), and qualifications to ensure they meet the client’s job requirements.
Initial Interviews: We will conduct initial interviews with candidates, either in person, over the phone, or via video conferencing. During these interviews, we will assess a candidate’s understanding of quality standards, inspection methodologies, and their attention to detail.
Reference Checks: We will contact references provided by candidates to verify their work history, performance in quality roles, and qualifications. This step helps in confirming the accuracy of the information provided.
Comprehensive Background Checks: If required by the client, we will conduct thorough background checks, encompassing criminal history checks, including felonies and misdemeanors, Social Security number (SS#) verification, address history, a national sex offender registry search, and an extensive national criminal search. These checks are integral in confirming that candidates not only align with the client’s specifications but also comply with legal and industry standards.
Drug Testing: If required by the client, candidates will undergo drug testing to ensure they meet specific industry or company requirements, particularly important in regulated quality environments.
Legal Compliance: We will ensure that candidates are legally eligible to work in the country and that all employment laws are followed throughout the hiring process.
Job Specific Assessments: Depending on the role, candidates may be asked to complete quality-specific assessments, including measurement reading tests, blueprint interpretation, or statistical analysis evaluations to assess their capabilities in a practical context.
Cultural Fit Assessment: We will assess a candidate’s fit with the company’s quality culture, including commitment to continuous improvement, work environment, and team dynamics, to ensure they are a good match for the client’s organization.
Client-Specific Assessments: We will work closely with clients to develop and administer custom assessments based on the client’s unique quality control requirements and industry standards.
The combination of these assessment methods helps CalTek identify the best-fit quality control candidates for our clients, saving both time and resources in the hiring process. The specific assessments used can vary based on the industry, regulatory requirements, and the preferences of our clients.
A typical sourcing strategy, especially in the context of quality control recruitment, involves a systematic approach to identifying and attracting potential quality assurance professionals for job openings. The sourcing channels that we utilize are as follows:
Sourcing Channels:
Job Boards: Post quality control openings on relevant job boards and company career websites, including specialized quality and inspection job sites.
Social Media: Utilize platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to share quality control job postings and engage with potential candidates in quality assurance groups.
Networking: Leverage professional networks, quality conferences, ASQ chapter events, and employee referrals to identify certified quality professionals.
Recruitment Agencies: Partner with specialized recruitment agencies to tap into their quality control candidate databases and expertise.
University and College Partnerships: Establish connections with educational institutions offering quality management, industrial engineering, and metrology programs for entry-level positions.
Online Communities: Participate in online quality forums and communities related to quality management and inspection to identify passive candidates.
Direct Outreach: Reach out to potential quality control candidates directly through email, InMail, or other communication channels.
Internal Talent Pools: Utilize your organization’s existing talent database and previous quality control applicants.
Job Performance Metrics:
Retention Rates: Tracking how long a quality control professional remains in the position can be a good indicator of whether they are a good fit for the company’s quality culture.
Feedback Surveys: Collecting feedback from both the client and the quality control candidate about their experience with the placement and their satisfaction with the match can provide valuable insights.
Time-to-Fill: The time it takes to fill a quality control position can be an excellent indicator of how well the agency understands the client’s quality requirements and how efficiently they can source qualified quality professionals.
Candidate Fit: Assessing whether the candidate aligns with our client’s quality standards and culture is crucial. This can involve evaluating their attention to detail, process orientation, and compatibility with the quality team.
Skill Match: Comparing the candidate’s quality certifications, inspection skills, and experience to the job requirements is a fundamental measure of quality.
Reference Checks: Conducting reference checks with the candidate’s previous employers can provide valuable insights into their past quality performance and reliability.
Client Satisfaction: Gauging our client’s overall satisfaction with the quality control placement, communication with the agency, and the agency’s ability to meet their quality staffing needs.
Candidate Satisfaction: Evaluating the quality professional’s satisfaction with the placement and monitoring their experience in the new role.
Long-Term Success: Monitoring the quality control candidate’s career progression within the client’s organization can be an indicator of a successful placement.
Benchmarking: Comparing the performance and tenure of quality control candidates placed by the staffing agency to industry benchmarks can help assess our effectiveness.
Continuous Improvement: Collecting feedback from clients, candidates, and internal staff to identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments to our quality control recruitment processes.
CalTek uses a combination of these metrics and methods to evaluate the quality of our quality control placements or hires. The specific metrics chosen vary depending on the industry regulations as well as the type of quality positions being filled. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that both clients and quality control candidates are satisfied with the placement and that it meets our client’s quality staffing needs effectively.
Our retention rate for permanent quality control placements is 91%. For temporary or contract quality inspection placements, the retention rate is lower due to the nature of the positions, but we still aim to maximize the tenure of our quality professionals.
Ultimately, the key is to continually monitor retention rates, analyze the reasons behind turnover, and work with clients to make improvements where necessary. The goal is to provide value to our clients by helping them retain quality talent for as long as possible, ultimately contributing to their quality success.
Utilizing a range of high-quality recruitment tools and resources, in conjunction with the expertise of CalTek Staffing’s skilled and experienced recruiters, we possess the capacity to source and present qualified and certified quality control professionals to our clients for a wide range of quality positions within a 72-hour timeframe. The speed of our placements is typically contingent upon our clients’ urgency to fill quality control positions and initiate the onboarding process.
CalTek uses data-driven approaches to measure recruiting outcomes of our quality control placements. By collecting and analyzing various metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), we are able to assess the effectiveness of our quality recruitment processes and make data-informed decisions for continuous improvement purposes.
CalTek’s position at the pinnacle of the fiercely competitive quality control staffing industry is underpinned by a range of factors, including our quality assurance expertise, expansive networks within the quality community, client-focused ethos, operational efficiency, and unwavering dedication to providing top-tier quality control candidates. However, the linchpin of our success lies in the exceptional experience and expertise of our seasoned recruitment team specializing in quality professionals.
Clients enjoy working with CalTek’s recruiting experts for several reasons. However, the ultimate factor boils down to our specialized quality control expertise, enabling us to streamline the hiring process and notably truncate the time required to fill our clients’ quality control job vacancies.
CalTek assesses cultural fit for a company’s quality environment by employing various methods and considering multiple factors. Cultural fit in quality control refers to how well a candidate’s commitment to quality standards, attention to detail, and work style align with the quality culture and values of the hiring company. It’s important to note that cultural fit assessments are not about finding candidates who are identical to the existing quality team but rather about ensuring that candidates share the fundamental quality principles and work standards that are important to the organization. Achieving a good cultural fit contributes to greater job satisfaction and long-term success for both the quality professional and the company. Following are few strategies that we use to ensure a good cultural fit:
Client Consultation: We often begin by engaging in in-depth discussions with our client to understand its quality management systems, compliance requirements, values, mission, and vision. This consultation helps us gain insights into what makes a good cultural fit for that specific client’s quality organization.
Candidate Interviews: Conduct thorough interviews with candidates to assess their quality mindset, attention to detail, communication style, and ability to work within regulated environments. Behavioral interview questions may be used to gauge how candidates have handled quality issues in the past that relate to the company’s quality culture.
Reference Checks: Checking references from previous employers can provide insights into a candidate’s past performance in quality roles, work ethic, and how well they fit within previous organizational quality cultures.
Behavioral Assessments: Some clients have asked us to use behavioral assessments or give personality tests to gain a better understanding of a candidate’s traits and whether they align with the company’s quality culture. These assessments can identify characteristics such as attention to detail, process orientation, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
Cultural Interviews: In some cases, we will arrange for candidates to meet with representatives from the client’s quality department to assess mutual compatibility and cultural alignment.
Client Feedback: After placements are made, we will seek feedback from both the client and the quality control candidate to ensure that the cultural fit is successful. This feedback can help make necessary adjustments and improvements.
Ongoing Relationship: Building a long-term relationship with our clients allows us to better understand the evolving quality culture of the company and refine their candidate selection process accordingly.
Both onboarding support and interview coaching are valuable services provided by CalTek Staffing to ensure that quality control candidates are well-prepared for their roles and the interview process. These services help both candidates and clients navigate the quality control hiring process more effectively.
Benefits of Onboarding Support: Onboarding support benefits quality control candidates by reducing the stress and uncertainty associated with starting a new quality role. It also benefits clients by improving retention rates, as quality professionals who receive effective onboarding are more likely to stay with the company.
Benefits of Interview Coaching: Interview coaching helps quality control candidates present their technical knowledge and quality experience more effectively and confidently during interviews. It increases their chances of successfully landing job offers and advancing in their quality careers.
Addressing discrimination and bias throughout the quality control hiring process is essential to upholding fair and equitable recruitment practices and advance diversity and inclusion within a quality organization. Tackling these challenges demands a continuous and proactive commitment from organizations. Through the implementation of specific measures, we have successfully fostered a more inclusive and equitable hiring environment, resulting in a more diverse and skilled quality workforce, benefiting both our internal teams and our clients.
Handling feedback from both clients and quality control candidates is crucial for CalTek Staffing to continuously improve its services and maintain positive relationships. By actively soliciting, listening to, and acting upon feedback from both clients and quality professionals, we have been able to continuously refine our processes, enhance client satisfaction, and provide a better experience for quality job seekers, ultimately strengthening our reputation and success in the quality control staffing industry.
CalTek Staffing does not impose fees on quality control job seekers or employees for job placement. Instead, our compensation comes from the hiring companies (clients), utilizing diverse fee structures. This framework enables us to sustain our operations, offer valuable services to both clients and quality control candidates, and facilitate the alignment of the most suitable quality talent with appropriate job opportunities.
An effective data protection and confidentiality policy is paramount in light of our handling of sensitive personal and professional information from both clients and quality control candidates. Our comprehensive policy serves as a critical tool in ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations, fostering trust with clients and quality professionals, mitigating the risk of data breaches and legal liabilities, and preserving the security of sensitive information.
Leveraging a quality control and inspection recruiter brings unique benefits for both employers and candidates within the quality assurance and manufacturing industries. Recruiters specializing in quality control possess deep insights into the field. They grasp the technical standards, inspection methodologies, regulatory requirements, and requisite certifications, guaranteeing a harmonious alignment between employers and quality control candidates.