Quality Technician Jobs in Illinois

Role Summary

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing inspection, testing, and documentation activities to ensure manufactured products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards. This role supports the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards by conducting first-piece, in-process, and final inspections while maintaining accurate quality records. The Quality Technician works closely with production, engineering, and quality leadership to identify nonconforming material and support corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements to verify dimensional conformance
• Perform first-piece inspections for departments
• Conduct in-process and final inspections and accurately complete history cards and inspection documentation
• Perform floor audits and in-process inspections to ensure compliance with control plans and work instructions
• Set up and use special gaging and precision measurement equipment including micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and other inspection tools
• Prepare samples using cut-off saws and other equipment for testing purposes
• Perform hardness, tensile, and torque testing in accordance with applicable standards
• Conduct grain flow testing and mix required chemicals as part of metallurgical evaluation
• Perform raw material evaluations and verify compliance with specifications
• Complete PPAP documentation when assigned
• Perform gage R&R studies and capability studies under guidance
• Administer disposition of nonconforming material and generate Repair Shop Orders as required
• Evaluate incoming material certifications (raw material, heat treat, plating) for compliance and maintain certification records in the ERP system
• Conduct routine calibration of gages and measuring instruments per calibration schedule
• Maintain quality documentation and records in the company ERP/business system
• Attend meetings as required to support quality initiatives
• Work with customers and suppliers when needed under direction of quality leadership
• Follow all Lean, Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• 2–4 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience preferred
• Strong ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and special gaging
• Basic knowledge of PPAP and statistical tools preferred
• Basic computer proficiency and ERP experience preferred.

Competencies/Skills

• Strong attention to detail and inspection accuracy
• Working knowledge of dimensional inspection and testing methods
• Ability to identify nonconforming product and escalate appropriately
• Basic understanding of statistical process control concepts
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with production teams
• Commitment to continuous improvement and compliance standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and handle parts up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements when measuring and testing parts
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments including heat treat and production areas
• Ability to wear required PPE.