Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Technician to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Vice President of Engineering & Quality and will play a key role in ensuring product standards and productivity goals are met. This position involves working closely with various departments to communicate requests and requirements, participating in calibration and non-conforming materials processes, and maintaining quality records in alignment with ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Communicate requests and requirements to sales, engineering, assembly, heater bending, machining, shipping, maintenance, and other departments.
• Collaborate with the Quality Lead to achieve product standards and productivity goals.
• Participate in the calibration system and document out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Engage in the plant's non-conforming materials process.
• Inspect and verify critical components, first-pieces, and finished assemblies; complete required documentation and provide feedback to operators, engineering, and other personnel.
• Complete transactions in the ERP system.
• Ensure adherence to quality policies and procedures within the plant.
• Maintain quality records in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Serve as a plant resource for test and measurement devices and techniques.
• Perform receiving inspections and issue Non-Conformance Reports when necessary.
• Conduct customer returned goods analysis and create failure analysis reports.
• Serve as a resource for problem resolution and issue resolution.
• Employ Continuous System Improvement Techniques to identify and recommend changes in inspection and production processes.
• Ensure rejected materials are properly accounted for in the inventory management system.
• Make material accept/reject decisions and disqualify test and measurement devices when necessary.
• Review test equipment certification and suitability for specific applications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Direct experience with CMM Programming (MCOSMOS preferred, PC-DMIS secondary).
• 3-5 years of experience as a quality technician.
• Proficiency in CMM, GD&T, and ISO 9001.
• Ability to read and interpret technical prints, drawings, and production specifications, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Understanding of MS Office software programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
• Knowledge of MRP systems.
• Familiarity with quality auditing tools and techniques.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Well-versed in quality, measurement, and statistical methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of precision manufacturing measurement tools, including hand inspection tools and Coordinate Measuring Machines.
• Experience in programming from scratch in MCOSMOS or PC-DMIS.
• Demonstrated practical application of manually inspecting parts and creating and modifying programs.

Work Environment

The candidate will work in an air-conditioned lab equipped with 4-5 CMM machines. The work environment fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. Employees are encouraged to contribute to the success of our customers, partners, and colleagues.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $36.00/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 Aurora,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

About Actalent

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