Quality Control Technician - Fabrication and Assembly; Chicago

Position

Quality Control Technician – Fabrication and Assembly (Required)

$26 - $26/hr

Bedford Park, IL

Monday – Friday – 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Contract to Hire

• Perform in-process inspections of armored vehicles, including verification of sub-assembly installations, welding, bends, assemblies, and final products to ensure compliance with customer specifications, assembly drawings, and internal quality standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of fabrication progress, quality inspections, part assemblies, armor plate heat lots, and ballistic test plate traceability records.
• Capture photographs and video documentation of armored vehicles for internal records and remote media-based inspections.
• Collaborate with production teams and multiple departments to communicate manufacturing needs, resolve nonconformances, and support an efficient production flow.
• Assist in developing visual aids and work instructions to support subassembly installation and content integration.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, reduce errors, and accelerate the movement of parts throughout fabrication processes.
• Prepare and report production metrics and quality assurance results to management.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards, company quality policies, and related procedures.
• Identify, document, and report any nonconforming materials, assemblies, or processes.

• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and assembly documentation.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and protractors.
• Previous experience in quality inspection or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing first-piece and in-process inspections on assemblies.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and ISO standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across departments to resolve quality concerns and nonconformances.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

To be considered for this opportunity, please reach out to Trova Advisory Group by sending an email to  with your resume, the position you are applying for, and a brief introduction.

Trova Advisory Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.