Quality Control Associate

SURESTAFF; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

Electronic weekly pay

Job summary

SURESTAFF is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Associate for a Carol Stream, IL role to ensure products meet all quality standards. You will inspect and test electrical products, use meters and calibrated equipment, and assist in troubleshooting non-conforming items.

This temp-to-hire position offers competitive compensation and benefits. The first shift runs 6:30am–3:00pm, Monday–Friday, with a payroll system that supports electronic weekly pay and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience with hand tools, multi-meters and power tools.
• Basic computer skills and safety awareness are required.
• Professional demeanor and ability to adapt to changing assignments.
• Understanding how work meets customer needs and maintains quality.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to stand, bend, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test electrical products per procedures.
• Record meter readings and calibration data accurately.
• Follow assembly instructions and inspection/test procedures.
• Provide guidance to manufacturing and assist with problem resolution.
• Support calibration and preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and promote teamwork.
• Communicate safety concerns and equipment improvements to management.
• Review documentation to ensure conformance with orders.

Skills

Hand tools

Multi-meters

Power tools

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Professional attitude

Flexibility to changes

Understanding customer needs

Manufacturing experience

Physical stamina (up to 50 lbs)

Tools

Calibrated equipment

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring for a detail-oriented Quality Control Associate for a company in Carol Stream, IL. The Quality Control Associate's role is to ensure that product consistently meets quality standards and guidelines. Ensure products comply with order requirements, quality standards, and conform to testing procedures. Duties include inspection and testing of electrical products, working with meters and other calibrated equipment, and assisting in troubleshooting non-conforming products. SURESTAFF is invested in their team members! All Temp- To-Hire employees are offered competitive compensation $21/HR as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Available shifts include: 1st Shift - 6:30am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday

Responsibilities of the Quality Control Technician:

• Understanding and adhering to all assembly instructions and inspection/test procedures
• Providing guidance, when needed, to manufacturing and assisting with problem resolution
• Testing of equipment, including following documented instructions and/or verbal directions
• Using calibrated and non-calibrated tools and electrical testing equipment
• Recording meter readings and calibration data accurately to ensure compliance with standards
• Reviewing documentation to ensure compliance with orders including shop orders, customer orders, customer purchase orders, quotes, and special instructions
• Handling perishable materials, defective materials, and other related processes
• Supporting calibration and preventative maintenance programs including certifying tools, performing preventative maintenance, and properly documenting results
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area per housekeeping standards, including equipment carts
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative work relationships with all employees and promoting a team environment
• Providing feedback to managers on improvements, defective equipment, and/or safety concerns

Required Qualifications of the Quality Control Technician:

• Previous experience with hand tools, multi-meters, and power tools
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of basic safety rules
• Professional attitude and demeanor
• Respond willingly to changes in assignments
• Understand in detail how your work meets customer needs
• Experience in the field of Manufacturing is a plus
• Ability to stand, bend, push and pull up to 50lbs

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

Benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

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