Productions Associate/MFPSS

QPS Employment Group; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Production Associate in Elk Grove Village, IL. The role handles processing, inspection, packaging, and flow support for metal components in a fast-paced setting.

Shifts are 1st or 2nd, 6:00am–2:30pm or 3:00pm–11:30pm, with a 40-hour workweek. Responsibilities include visual inspections, accurate documentation, packing per customer specs, and cross-functional support across departments.

Qualifications

• Must have manufacturing or production experience.
• Quality inspection experience preferred.
• Able to read and follow work instructions/work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection during unpacking and verify surface defects.
• Document packaging methods to protect parts for shipment.
• Pack customer parts according to requirements and instructions.
• Organize boxes and packaging materials; select appropriate racks/fixtures.
• Ensure parts are properly secured on racks and avoid damage.
• Inspect parts for damage or defects and communicate issues.
• Remove masking materials and verify masking integrity.
• Cross-train across lines and support other areas as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality inspection

Read and follow instructions

Packaging or material handling

Attention to detail

Lift up to 50 lbs

Team oriented

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Position Title: Production Associate

Wage: $18.00 - $19.00/hour. Shift: 1st or 2nd. Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm or 3:00pm - 11:30pm (Monday - Friday). Location: Elk Grove Village, IL.

In this role, you'll play a vital role in ensuring high-value metal components are processed, inspected, packaged, and prepared to meet strict customer and industry standards. This hands‑on position offers a variety of responsibilities including unpacking, racking, masking removal, quality inspections, packaging, and supporting production flow across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual initial inspection while unpacking parts, verifying any surface defects or damage, and communicate all issues to necessary personnel
• Document the method that parts were packaged in so they can be protected in the same or a heightened manner when parts are being packed for shipment
• Pack customer parts, paying special attention to customer requirements or internal instructions
• Organize boxes and packaging materials
• Identify and select holding racks and fixtures best suited to efficiently process parts
• Ensure parts are accurately placed with consideration to characteristics, customer specifications, and industry standards
• Review established racking method and duplicate the racking for all parts, verifying there is electrical contact to parts when required
• Ensure parts are secured to the rack, paying special attention not to scratch or mark the parts
• Team lift rack onto lift
• Dry and clean parts after processing
• Remove parts from racks by relieving the pressure on racking fixture
• Visually inspect parts for any issues incurred during processing including damage or flaws
• Clean racking after use and communicate any broken or damaged areas to supervisor
• Remove various masking materials from parts after processing
• Visually inspect and remove any foreign objects (FOD) from parts prior to moving to the next department
• Clean parts after removing masking to ensure all adhesives are removed
• Review parts for consistency of masking integrity and identify any non-conformities
• Utilize production paperwork such as work orders, drawings, and specifications to verify all masking is removed
• Proactively communicate any potential issues concerning equipment or customer parts to supervisor
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, training, and audits as necessary
• Cross functionally support other lines or work areas as needed
• Complete all applicable data records and documents to sustain traceability of work performed

Requirements

• Manufacturing or production experience
• Quality inspection experience preferred
• Ability to read and follow work instructions / work orders
• Experience with packaging, assembly or material handling
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle parts safely
• Team-oriented and dependable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.