Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

$18.00-$20.00/hour

1st Shift

5:30am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Quality Control Technician for a company in Richmond, IL. This is a potential to hire opportunity on 1st shift.

Quality Control Technician Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Perform in-process, first-piece, and final inspections on manufactured products
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, engineering drawings, and customer specifications
• Use precision measuring equipment, including height gauges, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and other testing instruments
• Verify measurements and product characteristics meet quality standards and tolerances
• Complete inspection reports and maintain accurate quality documentation
• Identify, segregate, and document non-conforming materials and products
• Communicate quality concerns, defects, and production issues to supervisors and production personnel
• Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct audits and inspections of materials, components, and finished products
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and inspection equipment
• Follow all company quality procedures, safety policies, and work instructions
• Support and adhere to all system procedures and company policies/procedures

Quality Control Technician Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds throughout the shift

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the workday

Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail

Ability to work with small components and precision measuring tools

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Previous experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or Manufacturing Inspection

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings

Experience using height gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other inspection equipment

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Basic math skills, including understanding decimals, fractions, and measurement conversions

Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document inspection results

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred experience in manufacturing, machining, fabrication, metalworking, or industrial environments

Preferred knowledge of quality systems, inspection procedures, and root cause analysis

Preferred experience working with customer specifications and quality standards