1st shift Direct Hire Quality Inspector

Kelly; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Short-term disability

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector at our Wood Dale, IL facility. The role focuses on ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards through inspections and measurement using precision tools.

Responsibilities include preparing First Article Inspection Reports, maintaining quality logs, and supporting final inspection. A High School diploma and QA experience in manufacturing are preferred, with opportunities for growth within a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two year degree or technical training desirable but not required.
• One to three years of Quality Assurance experience in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections following standardized methods and procedures.
• Visually inspect or measure parts using precision measuring instruments.
• Check dimensions against blueprint or work order specifications.
• Assist in preparation of FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports) for submission to customers, including ballooning prints and loading FAIR data into industry portal.
• Maintain logs such as Nonconforming log, other data entry as required.
• Ensure containment of suspect material/parts.
• Support Final Inspection process, back up Designated Quality Representative.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Caliper

Micrometer

Height gauge

Written & verbal communication

Excel

Microsoft Office

Software training willingness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical training/degree desirable

Tools

Non-conformity tracking systems

Job description

Direct Hire Quality Inspector

Location: Wood Dale, IL

Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm + OT as needed

Pay: $24.00–$26.00 per hour

Full Benefits Package!

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About The Opportunity

Kelly has partnered with a precision manufacturing company specializing in custom metal fabrication, machining, and complex component production for a variety of industries. We're seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our Quality team and help ensure that products meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform inspections following standardized methods and procedures.
• Visually inspect or measure parts using a variety of precision measuring instruments
• Check dimensions against blueprint or work order specifications.
• Assist in preparation of FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports) for submission to customers, including ballooning prints and loading FAIR data into industry portal
• Maintain logs such as Nonconforming log, other data entry as required
• Ensure containment of suspect material/parts
• Support Final Inspection process, back up Designated Quality Representative

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Two year degree or technical training desirable but not required
• One to three years of Quality Assurance experience in manufacturing preferred

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic blueprint reading skills required
• At minimum a limited background with inspection equipment such as caliper, micrometer, height gauge, etc.
• Ability to work individually, initially under supervision, or as part of a team
• Must have clear written, oral communication and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, intermediate or greater skills in Excel. Able to quickly learn specialized software programs
• Must be a quick learner

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Dedication to maintaining high-quality standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture-we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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