Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Technician

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location: On-Site
Salary: $48,983–$61,226 annually (salary non-exempt)
Overtime: This position is classified as Salary Non-Exempt and is eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable federal and Illinois wage and hour laws. Overtime may be required based on business needs and is generally not expected to exceed 10 hours per week.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Component Quality Technologist to support our Quality Assurance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for inspecting fabricated parts, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies to ensure products meet drawings, specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect fabricated parts, sub-assemblies, final assemblies, and painted components.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, BOMs, routings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Use precision inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, gauges, torque wrenches, measuring tapes, and resistance meters.
• Identify, document, and communicate defects and abnormal conditions.
• Complete checklists, DPU reports, and Non-Conforming Material Reports.
• Place non-conforming product on hold and communicate issues to Engineering and Production.
• Perform data entry, reporting, and quality documentation.
• Support problem solving and continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of manufacturing inspection experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T and metrology.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and perform shop math.
• Experience using dimensional measuring tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work independently.
• Ability to safely use ladders and pallet jacks and perform elevated inspections.
• Basic Microsoft Outlook skills.
• Willingness to learn quality and manufacturing software systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Federal Compliance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.