Quality Technician

Quality Technician

Job Description

This position is responsible for inspecting manufactured products to ensure they comply with contract specifications. The role involves incoming, first article, in-process, and final inspection of products.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, components, fabricated/manufactured parts, and assemblies.

• Perform accurate first article inspections on new parts from suppliers and issue results.

• Dispose of scrap material after the Accounting Department removes it from the inventory database and clear the SAP parts location of scrapped material.

• Maintain accuracy of inspection files.

• Train new inspectors as needed and resolve inspection questions.

• Interact with suppliers regarding inspection processes.

• Perform product inspections and/or audits of quality control programs.

• Conduct manufacturing inspections, sampling, and testing of fabricated components and raw materials using precision measuring equipment.

• Read and apply production instructions, drawings, Bills of Material schematics, and specifications.

• Facilitate the disposition of part rejections with engineers, suppliers, purchasing, and quality departments.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of quality experience

• Experience using calipers, micrometers, and gauges

• Experience with precision machining and equipment

• Strong knowledge of blueprint reading, geometric tolerance, and finish requirements

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ISO 9001 knowledge/experience

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr.

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 Itasca,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

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.