QC Inspector

QC Inspector

Join a dynamic team in a mid-sized company specializing in custom injection molding. In this role, you will ensure the quality of smaller parts, typically ranging from one inch to four inches, with a focus on plastic parts and insert molding. Your work will be essential in maintaining customer specifications and ensuring product excellence.

Responsibilities

• Take sample parts from machines and bring them to the quality lab for inspection.
• Measure parts according to specifications using calipers, drop indicators, and micrometers.
• Enter quality data into software accurately.
• Use equipment both on the floor and in the lab to ensure quality control.
• Communicate discrepancies effectively and proactively.

Essential Skills

• Prior experience working in the quality department with plastic parts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge and experience using calipers, drop indicators, and micrometers.
• Ability to read blueprints and possess basic math, computer, writing, and reading skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school graduate with inspection experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Experience using optical comparators.

Why Work Here?

Embrace the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively in a supportive environment. Benefit from a comprehensive training period, ensuring confidence in your role. Enjoy a workplace that values communication and precision, where your skills and contributions are recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

Work the 3rd shift hours from 11:45 PM to 8:15 AM, Monday to Saturday morning, with initial training on the 1st shift from 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM. The role requires comfort working night shifts, fostering a unique camaraderie among team members.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Elgin, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.