1st shift Direct Hire Quality Inspector

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

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

telemedicine

term life

whole life

accident insurance

critical illness

a legal plan

short-term disability

retirement savings plan

service bonus and holiday pay plans (8

transit spending account

paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is partnering with a precision manufacturing company in Wood Dale, IL to hire a Direct Hire Quality Inspector. The role ensures products meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards through meticulous inspection and documentation.

You will perform line inspections, read blueprints, use calipers, micrometers, and height gauges, and assist with FAIRs. The schedule is Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm with overtime as needed, and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two year degree or technical training desirable but not required.
• 1–3 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

Clear written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office / Excel

Attention to detail

Quick learner

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two-year degree or technical training desirable

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Height gauge

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!

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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• a transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

Equal Employment Opportunity and Legal Requirements

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center.

Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.