Quality Technician

Quality Technician- 1st Shift

Job Description

The Quality Technician will develop, implement, and optimize testing methods for a wide range of plastic materials and products. This role involves designing and validating test protocols tailored to different plastic applications and performance requirements, as well as ensuring compliance with ISO-based quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement testing methods for plastic materials and products.

• Design and validate test protocols for various plastic applications.

• Perform and oversee comprehensive testing, including visual inspections, dimensional analysis, weight verification, abrasion and durability testing, and chemical and resistance testing.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and similar quality standards.

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to enhance product quality and manufacturability.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and expand testing capabilities.

• Utilize onsite lab resources to drive innovation in product validation and quality assurance.

Essential Skills

• Experience in quality control, research and development, and visual inspection.

• Proficiency in test procedures and test plans.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.

• Experience in quality assurance, inspection, and blueprint reading.

• Background in plastics environment, particularly polymers.

• Experience with secondary processes such as injection molding and extrusion films.

• Ability to work with extruder or molding machines.

• Strong understanding of plastic polymer quality concerns.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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 Broadview,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.

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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.