Precision Quality Inspector – Onsite Chicago

Actalent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Chicago, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support product quality and incoming inspections. You will use calipers, gauges, go/no-go gauges, and other inspection tools to verify conformance against drawings and tolerances.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, performing hands-on inspections, and maintaining accurate inspection records. You will communicate quality concerns to engineering and operations and support containment, corrective action, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and basic GD&T.
• Experience using precision measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Comfortable performing hands-on inspections throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections on components and finished products.
• Use calipers, gauges, go/no-go gauges, and other inspection equipment to verify product conformance.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerance requirements.
• Verify fit, form, and function of manufactured components and assemblies.
• Inspect CNC machined, injection molded, and manufactured parts for defects and dimensional compliance.
• Document inspection results and communicate quality concerns to engineering and operations teams.
• Support containment, corrective action, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Identify recurring quality issues from suppliers and incoming shipments.
• Assist with product validation and approval processes.
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation.
• Work closely with Engineering and Operations to ensure consistency across a growing product portfolio.

Skills

Quality inspection

Calipers & gauges

GD&T (basic)

Documentation

Hands-on inspection

Education

High school diploma or technical degree/certificate

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Go/No-Go gauges

Inspection equipment

Job description

Actalent in Chicago, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support product quality and incoming inspections. You will use calipers, gauges, go/no-go gauges, and other inspection tools to verify conformance against drawings and tolerances.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, performing hands-on inspections, and maintaining accurate inspection records. You will communicate quality concerns to engineering and operations and support containment, corrective action, and