Quality Inspector

Manpower; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The Quality Inspector role in Des Plaines, IL focuses on inspecting incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods to ensure AEEC Quality Manual compliance. You will document results and support audits while driving quality decisions.

Typical requirements include a High School Diploma and 1 year QC experience, plus proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and other gauges; strong communication is essential for reporting and coordination with teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year Quality Control/Inspection experience.
• Ability to read drawings and measure parts accurately.
• Experience with measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Strong written and verbal communication and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Approve incoming materials by testing against specifications.
• Inspect using AEEC quality criteria and segregate rejects.
• Approve in-process production and communicate adjustments.
• Approve finished products and report re-work needs.
• Document results daily and support audits and corrective actions.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring with calipers/micrometers

Computer skills

Basic math

Verbal/written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical comparator

Thread gauges

Plug gauges

Job description

Our client is seeking a Quality Inspector to join their team in Des Plaines, IL. As a Quality Inspector, I’ll help ensure materials and products meet AEEC Quality Manual requirements and customer quality standards—while supporting internal and external inspectors and auditors to strengthen the overall Quality System. If I’m detail-focused, comfortable working with technical documentation, and motivated to use data to drive quality decisions, this role is a great fit for me.

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Location: Des Planes, IL

Pay Range: $24-$26

Shift: 1st

What's the Job?

• Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications through visual and measurement tests, and reject/return unacceptable materials.
• Inspect incoming materials using AQL criteria established by the quality system, and segregate rejected or suspicious items for reporting and vendor return.
• Approve in-process production by confirming specifications, performing visual and measurement tests, and communicating required adjustments to the production supervisor.
• Approve finished products before shipping by confirming specifications, performing visual and measurement tests, returning items for re-work when needed, and confirming completed re-work.
• Document inspection results daily in reports and logs, maintain organized quality control files, and report quality problems/findings to the Quality Manager with follow-up to ensure corrective action is completed.

What's Needed?

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate, or demonstrated wide experience in the manufacturing industry.
• 1 year Quality Control / Inspection experience (or equivalent experience in manufacturing Amphenol products); QA/QC training preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawing prints, and accurately measure parts, bent shapes, and overall dimensions.
• Comfort using measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, optical comparator, thread gages, and plug gages.
• Effective computer skills (Microsoft Office and discipline-specific software), basic math skills including interpretation of tolerances, and strong verbal/written communication.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a role where my attention to detail directly supports product quality and customer standards.
• Contribute to a strong Quality System by supporting audits and helping ensure consistent use of correct documents and revisions.
• Use technical data and measurement results to make quality decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure standards are clearly understood and followed.
• Build confidence by training and supporting new quality inspectors and assembly operators on quality expectations.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

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