Quality Technician

1st Shift - Quality TechnicianSchultes Precision - Buffalo Grove, IL 60089OverviewSalary Range $25.00 - $30.00 HourlyDescriptionThis role requires access to export-controlled technology and therefore requires U.S. person status.Incentives:401K: 100% Matching 6%Tuition Reimbursement: 100% of In-State Accredited Approved ProgramHealth, Dental, and Vision: Extremely affordable and market leading health benefits.ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan): 15% discount on purchased stock at the lowest price of the quarter.Job SummaryThe Quality Technician plays a critical role in ensuring products meet customer requirements, internal quality standards, and regulatory expectations in a contract manufacturing environment. This position performs inspections, testing, and documentation to validate materials, components, and finished products while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and corrective action processes.Duties/ResponsibilitiesInspection & Testing:Inspect parts using a variety of measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, and CMM (if applicable).Identify nonconforming material and initiate containment activities as necessary.Continuous Improvement:Support and implement lean manufacturing principlesConduct 5S improvementsDocumentation & Records:Accurately complete inspection records, control charts, and quality documentation.Maintain traceability and documentation in accordance with customer, internal, and regulatory requirements.Support document control efforts for work instructions, procedures, and inspection criteria.Problem Solving & Corrective Actions:Assist in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.Participate in investigations related to internal and customer quality issues.Support continuous improvement projects focused on defect reduction and process improvement.Supplier & Customer Support:Assist with supplier quality issues including incoming inspection and communication.Support customer returns (RMA) and complaint investigations.Prepare quality reports as needed to communicate inspection results and trends.Compliance & Quality Systems:Support adherence to ISO, AS, or customer-specific quality system requirements.Participate in internal audits and audit preparation efforts when required.Follow all safety and quality policies and procedures.Required Skills/AbilitiesProficient in blueprint reading and understanding of tolerances.Proficiency with hand inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, drop gages, pin gages, bore gages) and when to use for specific measurements.Understanding of GD&T.Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, quality software).Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Experience with CMM or advanced metrology equipment preferred.Knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Experience reading blueprints and choosing correct inspection methods for control plan creation required.2 – 4 years of experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment specific to metal manufacturing.Associate degree or technical certification in Quality, Engineering, or Manufacturing preferred.Experience with CMM or advanced metrology like profilometers equipment preferred.Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, feel/reach with hands/arms, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and walk. The employee is occasionally required to bend and stop, push and pull, reach above shoulder level, kneel, squat, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.