Metallurgical QA Lab Inspector (Travel & Growth)

ITW Automotive Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with 6% match

Wellness program

Disability insurance (short & long)

Job summary

ITW Shakeproof Quality Engineer role located in Elgin, IL involves supporting quality complaints, lab testing, and process improvements. The position requires a background in metallurgical or physical lab work, familiarity with testing equipment, and ability to learn new techniques.

Travel to customer locations in the Midwest is anticipated as part of the role. The role emphasizes meticulous inspection, adherence to safety, and collaboration with manufacturing to ensure part quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Prefer minimum of 1-2 years of Metallurgical or physical laboratory experience.
• Understanding of test equipment and procedures to include various hand gaging equipment and desk top test equipment.
• Basic Microsoft Office understanding and usage.
• Ability and wiliness to learn new techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metallurgical mounts by grinding, cutting, polishing, etching.
• Operate micro-hardness testing equipment and interpret results.
• Run start-up and in-process tests; stop production if parts fail.
• Read prints and specs to define test requirements.
• Verify calibration of lab and floor equipment.
• Document test results in the lab tracking system.
• Ensure waste elimination initiatives are maintained.

Skills

Metallurgical lab experience

Test equipment knowledge

Microsoft Office (basic)

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand gaging equipment

Desk top test equipment

Job description

ITW Shakeproof Quality Engineer role located in Elgin, IL involves supporting quality complaints, lab testing, and process improvements. The position requires a background in metallurgical or physical lab work, familiarity with testing equipment, and ability to learn new techniques.

Travel to customer locations in the Midwest is anticipated as part of the role. The role emphasizes meticulous inspection, adherence to safety, and collaboration with manufacturing to ensure part quality.