Quality Inspector & Process Improver

Oerlikon; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental and Vision

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking an Inspector at our Elgin facility to inspect customer products for processing, ensure quality, re-pack, and ship accurately. You will translate customer needs into workable specifications for teammates and participate in ongoing improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, learn new skills, and contribute to a strong quality culture across the site. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented mindset and the ability to lift 30lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with MS Word and Internet Explorer.
• Knowledge of industrial cutting tools preferred, but not required.
• Strong work ethic, be high-energy, and detailed-oriented.
• Able to lift 30lbs.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and co-workers in a ‘customer-friendly’ manner.
• Receive and inspect customer product for processing
• Inspect finished product
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Learn new skills and cross-train into various department
• Act as member of the monthly ‘Quality Council’
• Open to cross-trained/other areas of production

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

High energy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Internet Explorer

Industrial cutting tools knowledge

Job description

Oerlikon is seeking an Inspector at our Elgin facility to inspect customer products for processing, ensure quality, re-pack, and ship accurately. You will translate customer needs into workable specifications for teammates and participate in ongoing improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, learn new skills, and contribute to a strong quality culture across the site. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented mindset and the ability to lift 30lbs.