Quality Technician

Job Description

Title : Quality Technician

Location : Near Crystal Lake, IL
Hire Type : Direct Hire

Schedule : 1st Shift (7:30 AM-4:30 PM)

Pay : $20-$24/hr.

Benefits : Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, Paid Holidays, and more

We are seeking a Quality Technician to support product quality and manufacturing operations through inspections, First Article Inspections, quality documentation, and process audits. This role will work closely with manufacturing to identify quality risks, maintain ISO 9001 requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Duties:

• Perform product and raw material inspections and audits.
• Complete First Article Inspections (FAI) and required customer documentation.
• Document and process non-conforming materials and assist with MRB activities.
• Complete Certificates of Conformance and other quality documentation.
• Utilize inspection equipment, measurement tools, and SPC methods.
• Support CAPA activities and internal ISO 9001 audits.
• Create and update work instructions and procedures.
• Collect and report production and quality metrics.

Qualifications :

• 2+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to work in an ITAR-regulated facility
• Proficiency with quality measurement tools and inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with FAI, SPC, non-conformances, and quality documentation.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Naeomi Cervantes
Senior Technical Recruiter

Naeomi is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than two years of experience supporting candidates and clients. She focuses on Sterling's Commercial Division, recruiting for roles across plastics, machining, aerospace, and other specialized technical environments.

Naeomi enjoys recruiting because it gives her the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in someone's life. She is passionate about helping candidates find new opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and long-term career growth.

For Naeomi, recruiting is also about building trusted relationships and being a helpful resource beyond one placement. Whether supporting an individual candidate or someone in their network who may be looking for a new role, she takes pride in helping people move forward with confidence.

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About Crystal Lake, IL

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