Job Information
Aerotek Quality Technician in Wood Dale, Illinois
Job Title: Quality Technician
Job Description
The Quality Technician ensures the highest standards of quality for our packaging machinery. This role involves inspecting incoming outsourced products, in-process assemblies, machining operations, and final inspections. The Quality Technician will utilize various measurement tools, read blueprints, understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and work within our ERP system to create 'go, no go' reports.
Responsibilities
Accurately interpret and analyze engineering blueprints and technical drawings.
Apply knowledge of GD&T to ensure parts meet specified tolerances.
Utilize a variety of measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, surface roughness testers, dial indicators, gauge blocks, Faro Arm or similar tool.
Efficiently work within the company's ERP system to track and document quality inspections and reports.
Conduct thorough inspections of incoming outsourced products from vendors, in-process assemblies during manufacturing, machining operations, and final product inspections before shipment.
Create detailed 'go, no go' reports based on inspection results and communicate findings to relevant departments.
Ensure all products meet high standards of quality and compliance with industry regulations.
Essential Skills
5 or more years of experience in a Quality Technician role, preferably in packaging or machine shop environments.
Experience in reading blueprints and GD&T.
Proficiency in using measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and others.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in plastics or similar environments is beneficial.
Trade school education is preferred but not required.
Why Work Here?
We provide an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Our core values of integrity, teamwork, respect, winning spirit, and a sense of urgency guide every action we take and unite us as a team. We prioritize integrity and accountability, teamwork and collaboration, respect and fairness, a winning spirit and excellence, and agility and responsiveness. Additionally, our state-of-the-art facilities and consistent growth offer numerous benefits and opportunities for professional development.
Work Environment
The company employs 230 people and occupies 256,000 square feet of office and manufacturing space. The facility is brand new as of February 2021 and includes all departments under one roof with state-of-the-art amenities. The quality team comprises three employees who work within a dedicated cage area and in production, depending on the workload.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wood Dale, Illinois.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Wood Dale,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.