Quality & Calibration Technician — Precision & Testing

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision

401k plan

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group in Yorkville, IL is seeking a full-time Quality Technician to support calibration activities and lab testing. The role will spend 60-70% of time calibrating measurement devices in the lab and on the floor, with 30-40% dedicated to testing production samples and quality checks.

The candidate should have a high school diploma (associate degree helpful), 3–5 years of calibration and quality experience, and ISO 9001 familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate’s degree in technology or a scientific field is helpful.
• 3–5 years calibration and quality experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Calibration experience is required.
• ISO 9001 experience preferred.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, schedule, and track calibration of measurement equipment to ensure currency and acceptance.
• Conduct measurement equipment calibration.
• Assist with selection of new measurement equipment by determining specs and quotes.
• Assist with calibration procedure development and improvement of existing procedures.
• Write work instructions detailing calibration and test methods.
• Conduct testing during manufacturing to ensure quality standards and support product development.
• Test incoming materials, in-process products, and finished products (physical properties, color, print).
• Record and analyze results to decide whether to certify or reject products.
• Initiate nonconforming product procedures and communicate failures to operations.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in technology or science

Job description

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group in Yorkville, IL is seeking a full-time Quality Technician to support calibration activities and lab testing. The role will spend 60-70% of time calibrating measurement devices in the lab and on the floor, with 30-40% dedicated to testing production samples and quality checks.

The candidate should have a high school diploma (associate degree helpful), 3–5 years of calibration and quality experience, and ISO 9001 familiarity.