Quality Auditor 1st Shift

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana seeks a Quality Inspector to verify raw materials, in-process components, and finished products meet quality standards and customer specifications. You will manage color checks on the paint line, record defects, and document results in the quality system.

The role requires 1–2 years in quality, attention to detail, strong communication, and teamwork. Shift: Mon–Fri, 5:00am–1:30pm; starting pay $22.75/hour; reports to the Quality Manager.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in quality.
• Strong communication, visual and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of quality concepts and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in-process components, and finished products for conformance to specs.
• Record defects, compare color specifications using BYK equipment.
• Perform color evaluations under daylight, Horizon and CWF lighting.
• Inspect assemblies and packaging; ensure nonconforming products are flagged.
• Maintain and document inspection results in the quality system.
• Audit molding processes and approve first-off parts.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

BYK color measurement

Job description

Responsible for inspecting raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure they meet company quality standards and customer specifications.

General Responsibilities

• Perform all duties safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, applicable local, provincial/state, and federal regulations, and the Collective Agreement.
• Support team objectives by assisting with related tasks and responsibilities as required.
• Maintain awareness of and comply with Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Quality Management System (IATF 16949) requirements, understanding how individual responsibilities affect environmental performance and product quality.
• Demonstrate leadership through sound decision‑making, fairness, consistency, and positive motivation to promote employee engagement and performance.
• Ensure personnel performing work that affects product quality are competent through ongoing training, education, skills development, and relevant experience.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor to support changing operational requirements.

Specific Responsibilities

• Paint Line Color Lab
  • Inspect painted parts from the paint line and record defects in the quality system.
  • Obtain the daily paint schedule and compare color specifications using BYK color measurement equipment.
  • Remove one part from each production program for color evaluation, adhesion testing, and film build measurements for primer, basecoat, and clearcoat.
  • Perform visual color evaluations under daylight, Horizon, and Cool White Fluorescent (CWF) lighting conditions.
  • Inspect fascia assemblies for proper assembly and apply approval stamp when requirements are met.
  • Monitor, document, and report paint defects, scrap levels, and quality audit results.
  • Determine the disposition of painted products by issuing rework orders or placing product on hold for further evaluation.
• In-Process Inspection
  • Inspect containers and assemblies for proper assembly, including missing or incorrectly installed clips and paint quality.
  • Verify packaging meets company and customer requirements.
  • Monitor inspection points throughout production to confirm rejected products are nonconforming; notify the Assembly Supervisor when discrepancies are identified.
  • Conduct routine production patrols to ensure work instructions and quality procedures are being followed.
  • Audit injection molding machines and approve first‑off parts before they proceed to the next operation.
• Hard Gate Inspection
  • Perform 100% inspection of finished products to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
  • Record inspection results on tally sheets and enter data into the computer system.
  • Perform Safe Launch inspections during new product introductions as required.
  • Follow all Safe Launch procedures and work instructions to ensure product quality during launch activities.

Experience: 1-2 years experience in Quality.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES AS FOLLOWS BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Good communication, visual and organizational skills
• Must have an understanding of quality concepts
• Attention to detail
• Ability to seek a team approach when necessary

Starting Pay Rate: $22.75/HRSchedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00am-1:30pm

Reports To: Quality Manager