Quality Technician

Quality Inspector / Quality Technician (1st Shift)Pay & PerksWage: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour (Based on experience)Schedule: First Shift | Monday – Friday | Weekly Overtime AvailableLocation: Franklin Park, IL (On-Site)Stability: Long-term opportunity with an established, growing custom metal fabrication manufacturer.Advancement: Clear pathways to expand your skills and move into higher roles.What You Will DoJoin a collaborative, fast-paced job shop. You will work alongside welding, fabrication, and machining teams to ensure flawless craftsmanship.Inspection: Conduct in-process and final inspections on fabricated metal parts and assemblies.Blueprints: Read and interpret technical blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders.Precision Tools: Measure tight tolerances using calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and gauges.Defect Detection: Verify weld quality, dimensions, and workmanship to identify any production defects.Documentation: Maintain accurate quality records and communicate findings directly to production teams.What We Are Looking ForExperience: 1+ year of quality inspection experience within a manufacturing environment.Tool Skills: Proven experience utilizing precision hand measurement tools (calipers, micrometers).Blueprint Reading: Ability to accurately interpret technical prints and customer specifications.Attributes: Sharp attention to detail, strong independent decision-making, and a commitment to quality.Experience That Helps You Stand Out(Not required, but a huge plus!)Past work in sheet metal, structural steel, or CNC machining environments.Experience with Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), or First Article Inspection (FAI).Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) or weld inspection.Work EnvironmentClean, organized, custom metal fabrication facility.Fast-paced shop floor focused on safety, quality, and high craftsmanship.Team-oriented setting working directly with experienced manufacturing professionals.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Franklin Park, IL.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.