Quality Inspector
Location: Elgin, IL (Onsite)
Compensation: $24–$28/hour
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Why This Role
Join a ~$200M global manufacturer with operations in the U.S., Europe, and China. This role plays a critical part in ensuring only quality materials and components move into production while supporting overall manufacturing performance.
Benefits
1. Medical, dental, vision
2. 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
3. Life insurance
4. Paid vacation
5. 11 paid holidays
Position Overview
Supports incoming inspection, defect prevention, and production quality within a manufacturing environment. Key role in identifying non-conformances and supporting root cause resolution.
Key Responsibilities
Inspection & Quality Control
6. Perform incoming inspections on materials and components
7. Identify defects and support corrective actions
8. Prevent non-conforming parts from entering production
Quality Systems & Reporting
9. Enter NCRs and support review with Quality/Engineering
10. Participate in quality meetings and reporting
Production Support
11. Assist with light rework (deburring, tapping, paint touch-up)
12. Operate basic shop equipment (saws, grinders, bead blasters)
Tools & Scheduling
13. Prioritize inspection to support production timelines
14. Maintain inspection tools and track calibration
Continuous Improvement
15. Support 5S and internal audits
16. Identify process improvements
17. Follow safety and PPE requirements
Qualifications
18. High school diploma or equivalent
19. Manufacturing/inspection experience preferred
20. Blueprint reading required
21. Experience with calipers, micrometers, inspection tools
22. ISO 9001 familiarity
23. Zeiss CMM experience preferred
24. Basic computer skills