QA Technician-2nd Shift

• Location 1140 Windham Pkwy,Romeoville, IL, 60446,United States
• Base Pay $22.00 - $26.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

SUMMARY The Quality Technician is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by performing inspections, verifying product conformance, investigating quality issues, and maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards. This position works closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality personnel to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically proficient, and comfortable working extensively on the manufacturing floor conducting inspections, documenting findings, and driving continuous quality improvement.

All employees are expected to follow established safety protocols and support the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections using engineering drawings, work instructions, customer specifications, and approved inspection procedures.
• Conduct dimensional, visual, physical, mechanical, and performance testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Prepare test samples and perform laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify product conformance to customer, engineering, and internal quality requirements.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) as required.
• Accurately document, analyze, and communicate inspection and test results, identifying trends and reporting nonconforming conditions.
• Assist in troubleshooting quality and testing issues and support root cause investigations.

• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory and inspection equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacement of out-of-tolerance equipment.
• Support the installation, qualification, validation, and implementation of new laboratory equipment and testing methods.
• Develop and maintain laboratory SOPs, work instructions, testing procedures, and equipment documentation.
• Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Identify, document, and assist in the containment of nonconforming materials and products.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action (CAPA), root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review Certificates of Conformance (COCs), Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and supplier quality documentation.
• Support customer complaint investigations by gathering production and inspection data.
• Support internal and external ISO 9001 audits by maintaining audit-ready documentation and ensuring compliance with quality procedures.
• Monitor manufacturing processes for compliance with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Partner with Production and Engineering during process validations, product launches, and manufacturing improvements.
• Perform raw material inspections and inventory verification as assigned.

• Maintain accurate inspection, laboratory, calibration, and quality records.
• Complete inspection reports, Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), quality metrics, and other required documentation.
• Prepare Certificates of Conformance (COCs) and other customer quality documentation.
• Maintain controlled quality documents and ensure records remain complete, accurate, and audit ready.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of manufacturing quality, inspection, or laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work on the production floor while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with inspection documentation, NCRs, CAPAs, First Article Inspection (FAI), and customer quality documentation.
• Experience operating laboratory testing…