Quality & Lab Technician

System One; Campton Hills (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

System One, Inc. in St. Charles, IL is seeking a hands-on Quality & Lab Technician to join our manufacturing team.

You will perform product testing, inspections, calibration, and document results to ensure quality standards are met. This role requires mechanical aptitude, hands-on experience with gauges, calipers, micrometers, and GD&T basics, with a focus on accuracy and traceability in a lab and production environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, quality inspection, maintenance, or a similar hands-on technical role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with calibration, gauges, measuring tools, or inspection equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Basic electrical/electronics knowledge is a plus.
• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Conduct product testing and laboratory testing as needed.
• Calibrate and maintain gauges, measuring devices, and lab equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and basic GD&T.
• Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair basic instrumentation and equipment.
• Document inspection results, test data, and calibration records.
• Identify quality issues and communicate findings to the appropriate teams.
• Assist with customer complaints, returns, and internal quality improvement projects.
• Work with manufacturing and shop floor personnel as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Calibration experience

Measuring tools

Hand & power tools

Attention to detail

MS Office

Electrical knowledge

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Calibration equipment

Job description

Quality & Lab Technician

Location: St. Charles, IL
Pay: $25–$27/hour
Position Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Position Overview

A manufacturing company in St. Charles is looking for a hands-on Quality & Lab Technician to join their team. This person will be responsible for performing product testing, inspections, and calibration activities to ensure products meet quality standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a manufacturing background, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience working with measuring equipment, gauges, or instrumentation. A traditional quality assurance background is not required if the candidate has the right hands-on technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections.

• Conduct product testing and laboratory testing as needed.

• Calibrate and maintain gauges, measuring devices, and lab equipment.

• Read and interpret blueprints and basic GD&T.

• Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters.

• Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair basic instrumentation and equipment.

• Document inspection results, test data, and calibration records.

• Identify quality issues and communicate findings to the appropriate teams.

• Assist with customer complaints, returns, and internal quality improvement projects.

• Work with manufacturing and shop floor personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, quality inspection, maintenance, or a similar hands‑on technical role.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Experience with calibration, gauges, measuring tools, or inspection equipment preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Basic electrical/electronics knowledge is a plus.

• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools.

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Ideal Candidate Backgrounds

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas may be a good fit:

• Quality Technician / Quality Inspector

• Calibration Technician

• Manufacturing Technician

• Maintenance Technician

• Mechanical Technician

• Lab Technician

Additional Details

• Full-time, onsite position in St. Charles, IL.

• Pay range: $25–$27/hour.

• Hands‑on role working in both a lab and manufacturing environment.