Job Description
Job Description
Quality Technician – Schaumburg, IL
$55,000 - $60,000/Annually
The Quality Technician performs product inspections, verifies compliance with established quality standards, and supports mechanical troubleshooting and repair activities. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can evaluate components, document inspection results, identify discrepancies, and help ensure products meet engineering specifications. The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities, solve problems effectively, and meet production and customer deadlines.
Job Description:
- Perform inspections of mechanical assemblies, small components, and finished products using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Operate precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, force gauges, and torque wrenches.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, product blueprints, dimensional tolerances, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
- Identify product defects, deviations, and mechanical issues and document findings accurately.
- Prepare clear inspection reports and maintain organized quality records using computer-based systems.
- Apply basic troubleshooting and analytical skills to assess equipment conditions and determine potential repair needs.
- Estimate repair labor, turnaround time, and replacement part requirements.
- Use Microsoft Office applications, email, and electronic databases to support daily responsibilities.
- Communicate quality concerns, inspection findings, and technical information clearly.
- Organize workloads, prioritize assignments, and maintain accuracy while working under tight deadlines.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of one year of hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, inspection, troubleshooting, or repair.
- Familiarity with mechanical tools, precision measuring equipment, product inspection methods, and engineering drawings.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Strong math skills, including the ability to compare inspection results with specified tolerances.
- Ability to evaluate product conformance, recognize quality issues, follow instructions, and make sound decisions regarding inspection and repair priorities.
- High School diploma or equivalency.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with company matching
- Short- and long-term disability
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Casual working environment