Quality Technician

Corporate Resources of Illinois, Ltd.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company matching

Short- and long-term disability

Unlimited PTO

Paid Holidays

Casual working environment

Job summary

Corporate Resources of Illinois, Ltd. is seeking a Quality Technician in Schaumburg, IL to perform component and assembly inspections and support mechanical troubleshooting.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, the use of precision measuring tools, and the ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of related experience, is proficient with Microsoft Office, and can organize work to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accurate quality

Qualifications

• 1 year hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, inspection, troubleshooting, or repair.
• Familiarity with mechanical tools, precision measuring equipment, and engineering drawings.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong math skills to compare results with tolerances.
• Ability to evaluate conformance, identify quality issues, and set inspection priorities.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of mechanical assemblies, small components, and finished products.
• Operate calipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, and torque wrenches.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements.
• Identify product defects, deviations, and mechanical issues; document findings.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain quality records using computer systems.
• Apply basic troubleshooting to assess equipment conditions and repair needs.
• Estimate repair labor, turnaround time, and parts requirements.
• Use Microsoft Office and electronic databases to support daily tasks.
• Communicate quality concerns and inspection results clearly.
• Organize workloads and meet production and customer deadlines.

Skills

Detail oriented

Prioritization

Problem solving

Deadline driven

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

Force gauges

Torque wrenches

Job description

$55,000 - $60,000/Annually

The Quality Technician performs product inspections, verifies compliance with established quality standards, and supports mechanical troubleshooting and repair activities. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can evaluate components, document inspection results, identify discrepancies, and help ensure products meet engineering specifications. The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities, solve problems effectively, and meet production and customer deadlines.

Job Description

• Perform inspections of mechanical assemblies, small components, and finished products using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Operate precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, force gauges, and torque wrenches.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, product blueprints, dimensional tolerances, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
• Identify product defects, deviations, and mechanical issues and document findings accurately.
• Prepare clear inspection reports and maintain organized quality records using computer-based systems.
• Apply basic troubleshooting and analytical skills to assess equipment conditions and determine potential repair needs.
• Estimate repair labor, turnaround time, and replacement part requirements.
• Use Microsoft Office applications, email, and electronic databases to support daily responsibilities.
• Communicate quality concerns, inspection findings, and technical information clearly.
• Organize workloads, prioritize assignments, and maintain accuracy while working under tight deadlines.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of one year of hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, inspection, troubleshooting, or repair.
• Familiarity with mechanical tools, precision measuring equipment, product inspection methods, and engineering drawings.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong math skills, including the ability to compare inspection results with specified tolerances.
• Ability to evaluate product conformance, recognize quality issues, follow instructions, and make sound decisions regarding inspection and repair priorities.
• High School diploma or equivalency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with company matching
• Short- and long-term disability
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Casual working environment