Quality Assurance Technician

PEER Chain & Sprockets; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing plan

STD, LTD and life insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Flexible hours

Job summary

PEER Chain & Sprockets is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to perform, evaluate, and document quality testing on products sourced from suppliers. You will ensure compliance with customer requirements and ANSI/ASME specifications while supporting process improvements and production quality.

Responsibilities include testing, documenting results, and maintaining lab equipment. The role requires experience with precision measuring tools and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Ability to use precision measuring tools including micrometers and calipers.
• Experienced with mechanical testing.
• Capable of reading schematics & engineering drawings.
• Capable of writing & maintaining receiving inspection and testing reports.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Test and document products in compliance with ANSI/ASME process requirements.
• Troubleshoots manufacturing issues and diagnose product failures.
• Evaluate and identify customer samples.
• Conduct evaluations, analysis, and tests of factory and competitor products.
• Maintain Technical Center equipment (laboratory).
• Provide internal technical support.
• Verify conformity of incoming products through inspection and measurement.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure the quality of internally assembled products meets customer requirements and standards.
• Identify non-conformance products, report them digitally, and initiate quarantine procedures.

Skills

Precision tools

Mechanical testing

Reading drawings

Inspection reporting

Attention to detail

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Description

Do you enjoy helping people? Want a job that allows you to be trained and promoted to even higher paying jobs? Want to feel like you are part of a company that actually cares about you? Would you like to actually have fun at work and smile when you walk through the door in the morning? Then check us out…….

What Sets Us Apart

• Our employees are our greatest asset and we seek someone who shares those values.
• The ability to build your own career. We are all about employee development and growth.
• Experience a coaching approach without micromanagement. Our managers actually care about you and your future.
• Opportunity to make an impact – you have a voice. Free to be your authentic self.
• Family oriented with a family atmosphere.
• We embrace innovation and collaboration.

Ready to be part of a dynamic team, make a difference, and propel your career to new heights? Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Summary

Perform, evaluate, report, and maintain quality inspection and laboratory testing results for products sourced from suppliers to ensure compliance with customer requirements and ANSI/ASME specifications. Conduct mechanical testing on products to verify physical characteristics and monitor internal production processes, supporting objectives such as quality control, process optimization, and product development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Project Responsibilities

• Test and document products in compliance with ANSI/ASME process requirements
• Trouble-shoots manufacturing issues & diagnose product failures
• Evaluate and identify customer samples
• Conduct evaluations, analysis, and tests of factory and competitor productsMaintain Technical Center equipment(laboratory)
• Provide internal technical support

Quality Assurance

• Suggests process for continuous improvement
• Verify conformity of incoming products through inspection and measurement
• Conduct regular audits to ensure the quality of internally assembled products meets the customer requirements and standards
• Evaluate, analyze, and diagnose product failures reported the customer complains(RMA) to identify root causes
• Develop and implement effective solutions to help Production Department
• Adheres to and follows the facility Quality Management System(QMS) in all documentation and business actions to maintain consistency and quality
• Identify non-conformance products, report them digitally, and initiate quarantine procedures to prevent further use or distribution

Documentation

• Record calibration for all laboratory equipment
• Maintain accurate records, results, and digital reports of inspections and any identified issues
• Maintain the laboratory manual including standard operating procedures
• Coordinate and track outsource testing results as needed for product validation

Pay

$55,000 minimum.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible hours
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Profit sharing plan
• STD, LTD and life insurance
• Generous PTO policy and paid holidays

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to use a variety of precision measuring tools including micrometers and calipers
• Experienced with mechanical testing
• Capable of reading schematics & engineering drawings
• Capable of writing & maintaining receiving inspection and testing reports
• Must be physically able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail