3rd Shift Quality Assurance Technician

ACTalent; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a 3rd Shift Quality Assurance Technician for a contract-to-hire role in Bensenville, IL. Working 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, you will perform mechanical tests, visual inspections, color matching, and leak/tensile tests to ensure product quality.

You will document results, identify defects, and communicate with the team in a ISO 9001 environment. Prior manufacturing experience is a bonus but not required; a degree without experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• GMP, laboratory quality inspection, quality control, and QA.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to perform color matching accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical tests to ensure product quality.
• Conduct visual inspections and color matching.
• Execute leak and tensile tests to verify product integrity.
• Verify packaging print alignment using a ruler.
• Document all tests and defects accurately.
• Identify and communicate defects to the team.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Quality inspection

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Color matching

Documentation skills

Education

Degree acceptable with/without experience

Manufacturing exp acceptable without degree

Manufacturing exp with degree acceptable

Job description

Job Title: 3rd Shift Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Technician for the 3rd shift, working from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The successful candidate will be part of a global company that is the leading supplier of engineered flexible materials for the healthcare market. This role offers the opportunity to grow into different departments, potentially move into leadership positions, and gain exposure to the business as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical tests to ensure product quality.
• Conduct visual inspections, including taking measurements with a ruler, and perform color matching.
• Execute leak tests and tensile testing to ensure product integrity.
• Ensure packaging print is correctly located using a ruler.
• Identify and communicate defects to the team.
• Properly document tests conducted and defects found.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in GMP, laboratory, quality inspection, quality control, and quality assurance.
• Strong attention to detail and good documentation skills.
• Ability to perform color matching accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience is a bonus but not required.
• A degree without experience is acceptable.
• Manufacturing experience without a degree is also acceptable.

Work Environment

The position is based in a lab with some exposure to the manufacturing environment from 11pm-7am. The technician will frequently move between the lab and the manufacturing floor, requiring them to be on their feet all day. A friendly and supportive team environment is provided. PPE is required, and employees must purchase their own steel-toed shoes, though a reimbursement program is available. The lab is fragrance-free, and no phones are allowed. The role operates within an ISO 9001 environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bensenville, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.10 - $23.10/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bensenville,IL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.