Skilled - Quality Technician
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA -
Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA
Quality Technician
QPS Employment Group is hiring a Quality Technician for a company in Rockford, IL. This is a direct hire opportunity.
Quality Technician Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:
- Oversee and support incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities for fasteners
- Maintain and update ISO 9001 documentation and support the overall Quality Management System (QMS)
- Review material certifications, heat-treat records, and plating/coating documentation for accuracy
- Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal or customer issues
- Monitor calibration status of measurement tools and maintain related records
- Support internal audits and assist with customer or supplier quality reviews
- Work with plant leadership to prepare for and participate in ISO 9001 audits, ensuring records and processes are audit-ready
- Collaborate with production teams to resolve nonconformances and promote continuous improvement
- Prepare basic quality reports and track key quality metrics
- Operate standard shop equipment such as manual mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, or saws to perform simple test cuts, fixture checks, sample prep, or basic verification tasks
Quality Technician Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience in quality inspection or quality support within a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and documentation practices
- Ability to read blueprints and use standard precision tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, hardness testers)
- Familiarity with basic quality tools such as control plans, SPC checks, nonconformance reporting, and corrective actions
- Comfort using basic manual shop machinery for simple inspection-related tasks
- Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and communication skills
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why work with QPS? Access to sought-after positions with leading employers. Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process.
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