Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality TechnicianJob Description We are seeking a dedicated Quality Technician to join our team on the 1st shift. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with 1-3+ years of experience in a Quality Technician or Inspection role, though we are open to training entry-level candidates. The position involves using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure product quality, alongside basic computer tasks such as data input and email communication. Candidates should be able to stand, walk, and lift products weighing between 5-25 lbs for most of the day. Responsibilities + Conduct audits of the production line to ensure compliance with standards. + Measure production outputs to verify compliance with quality requirements. + Collaborate with engineering teams to address product issues and assign cases. + Send professional emails across teams and input measurement data into Excel. + Document and address any issues that do not meet quality standards promptly. + Create or update documentation as necessary. + Identify and lead efforts to improve manufacturing processes. + Collaborate with engineering to test and inspect products. + Evaluate and process Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation. Essential Skills + 1-2 years of related Quality or Manufacturing experience. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Proficiency in using standard measurement tools such as micrometers, gauges, and calipers. + Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with PPAP is a plus. + ISO-9001 experience is advantageous. Work Environment The work environment is a darker, dirtier, and louder manufacturing setting. Candidates should be comfortable with a fast-paced atmosphere that offers numerous internal growth opportunities. The company is well-known with international representation. Physical requirements include standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, bending, twisting, kneeling, and squatting for long durations. Candidates should also have near vision, color discrimination, depth perception, and tactile discrimination abilities, along with the capacity to concentrate for extended periods in a disruptive workspace. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover Park, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Hanover Park,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025. 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.