Quality Inspector 1st & 2nd Shift With Optional Sitdown

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

Our client in Buffalo Grove is seeking a Quality Inspector to support production and incoming inspection activities. An quality inspector, you are responsible for performing inspections on components and finished products, identifying quality issues, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and customer requirements.

Schedule :

• 1st shift: 6am-2:15pm Monday - Friday
• 2nd shift 2:15pm-10:30pm Monday - Friday

Pay : $18-21.00 per hour, with compensation increase upon 600 hours worked.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of components and assemblies.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment to verify product specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming materials.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools .
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications .
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics, medical device, aerospace, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of sampling plans and inspection procedures.
• Familiarity with ISO or regulated manufacturing environments.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a supportive environment where employees can grow their skills, advance through multiple levels, and build a long-term career. Team members receive extensive training to ensure success on the production floor and benefit from a culture that values appreciation and recognition, including events such as employee barbecues. The workplace features a clean, temperature-controlled facility and a modern break room with convenient snack options, creating a comfortable and enjoyable setting for daily work.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a clean, temperature-controlled production facility that supports year-round comfort. Assemblers use a variety of hand and power tools, follow documented processes, and work with computers for tracking and documentation. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and organization, with opportunities to view the facility and its layout through internal resources. Breaks are taken in an updated break room equipped with a snack kiosk, contributing to a modern and employee-friendly atmosphere. Work is performed both independently and in collaboration with cross-functional team members on the production floor.

Additional Schedules open within assembly/production department:

• 5:45am-2:00pm M-F $18.00-20.00 Level II
• 5:45am-2:00pm M-F $19.00-21.25
• 7:00am-3:15pm M-F $18.00
• 10am-6:15pm $19.00

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Buffalo Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.