Quality Tech

Kelly Services; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector for our Wood Dale, IL facility. The role supports inspections to meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards in a contract-to-hire setup.

You will perform precise measurements, compare against blueprints, and help prepare First Article Inspection Reports, while maintaining accurate logs and ensuring containment of nonconforming parts. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Two-year degree or technical training desirable but not required.
• One to three years of Quality Assurance experience in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections following standardized methods and procedures.
• Visually inspect or measure parts using precision measuring instruments.
• Check dimensions against blueprint or work order specifications.
• Assist in preparation of FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports) for submission to customers.
• Maintain logs such as Nonconforming log and other data entry as required.
• Ensure containment of suspect material/parts.
• Support Final Inspection process and back up the Designated Quality Representative.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Two-year technical training desirable

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Height gauge

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Quality Inspector

Location:

Wood Dale, IL

Schedule:

1 st shift: Monday–Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm + OT as needed

2 nd shift: Monday-Friday 2:30pm – 11pm + OT ad needed

Pay:

$21.00–$26.00+ per hour based on experience

Job Type: Contract to Hire

About the Opportunity

Kelly has partnered with a precision manufacturing company specializing in custom metal fabrication, machining, and complex component production for a variety of industries. We're seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our Quality team and help ensure that products meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections following standardized methods and procedures.
• Visually inspect or measure parts using a variety of precision measuring instruments
• Check dimensions against blueprint or work order specifications.
• Assist in preparation of FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports) for submission to customers, including ballooning prints and loading FAIR data into industry portal
• Maintain logs such as Nonconforming log, other data entry as required
• Ensure containment of suspect material/parts
• Support Final Inspection process, back up Designated Quality Representative

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Two-year degree or technical training desirable but not required
• One to three years of Quality Assurance experience in manufacturing preferred

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic blueprint reading skills required
• At minimum, a limited background with inspection equipment such as caliper, micrometer, height gauge, etc.
• Ability to work individually, initially under supervision, or as part of a team
• Must have clear written, oral communication and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, intermediate or greater skills in Excel.
• Able to quickly learn specialized software programs
• Must be a quick learner

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Dedication to maintaining high-quality standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.