2nd Shift Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Inspector performs incoming and in-process inspections for electro-mechanical and electronic assemblies, ensuring all parts and components meet engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards. This role uses a variety of inspection tools and gages, interprets technical documentation, and accurately records inspection results and non-conformities to support a high-reliability manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection of parts, components, and assemblies to verify conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Measure parts using micrometers, calipers, and other gages, and compare results to blueprints and drawing notes.
• Interpret and work from manufacturing and engineering drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, and notes.
• Conduct visual inspections and use appropriate inspection tools to identify defects, damage, or non-conformities.
• Update and maintain inspection reports and quality documentation with accurate, detailed findings.
• Document non-conformities clearly and thoroughly to support disposition and corrective actions.
• Support quality control activities for electro-mechanical, circuit board, and PCBA manufacturing as needed.
• Use inspection tools and gages correctly and consistently to ensure reliable measurement results.
• Participate in receiving inspection processes as part of a small, collaborative team.
• Assist in creating and performing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), when required.
• Contribute to quality documentation activities, including PPAPs, PFMEAs, and control plans, as needed.
• Follow established quality procedures and work instructions to maintain compliance with internal and customer requirements.

Essential Skills

• 2 years of experience in quality inspection, gage calibration, or a quality technician role.
• Proven ability to perform incoming inspection of parts and components.
• Strong ability to interpret manufacturing and engineering drawings, including dimensions and drawing notes.
• Hands-on experience using inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and various gages.
• Demonstrated experience measuring parts and comparing results to blueprints and specifications.
• Solid understanding of quality inspection and quality control principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to complete and update inspection reports and other quality documentation accurately.
• Experience identifying and documenting non-conformities in a clear and structured manner.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in electronics or electronic manufacturing is highly desired.
• Experience with circuit board manufacturing, PCBA, or electro-mechanical manufacturing is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with schematics and basic electronics terminology.
• Experience creating and performing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) is a plus.
• Exposure to PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) activities is a plus.
• Experience drafting PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and control plans is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small quality team in a fast-paced production environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in an electronics manufacturing environment supporting electro-mechanical and electronic assembly production. Second-shift position operating from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Work is hands-on, using inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and various gages at inspection stations and production areas. The environment is typical of an electronics manufacturing facility, with production lines, test equipment, and quality workstations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $23 - $27