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

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation
• 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

• Perform incoming inspections on materials and components
• Identify defects and support corrective actions
• Prevent non-conforming parts from entering production

Quality Systems & Reporting

• Enter NCRs and support review with Quality/Engineering
• Participate in quality meetings and reporting

Production Support

• Assist with light rework (deburring, tapping, paint touch-up)
• Operate basic shop equipment (saws, grinders, bead blasters)

Tools & Scheduling

• Prioritize inspection to support production timelines
• Maintain inspection tools and track calibration

Continuous Improvement

• Support 5S and internal audits
• Identify process improvements
• Follow safety and PPE requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing/inspection experience preferred
• Blueprint reading required
• Experience with calipers, micrometers, inspection tools
• ISO 9001 familiarity
• Zeiss CMM experience preferred
• Basic computer skills