Quality Control Lab Tech

Are you an experienced QA Lab Technician who knows how to catch a quality issue before it becomes a production problem? We are hiring a 3rd shift QA Lab Technician for a direct-hire opportunity with an established injection molding manufacturer in Elgin, IL. This QA Lab Technician will perform in-process inspections, monitor SPC data, complete startup and final-shot approvals, and ensure finished parts meet customer specifications. If you’re a detail-oriented QA Lab Technician who is comfortable with precision measuring equipment, blueprints, and a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to talk with you.

Perks & Benefits

• Direct-hire opportunity — become a company employee from day one
• $22–$23/hour, based on experience
• Consistent 3rd shift schedule — 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Hands-on quality role with responsibility for inspection, SPC, documentation, and production quality

Must Haves

• At least 1 year of QA/QC experience in a manufacturing environment
• At least 1 year of experience working in an injection molding environment
• Working knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) and inspection procedures
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and part specifications
• Experience using precision inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, gauge pins, and gauge blocks

What You’ll Be Doing

• Inspect parts from injection molding presses at designated intervals and complete startup approvals and last-shot inspections
• Perform and monitor SPC, ensuring production remains within established control limits and inspection requirements
• Identify, isolate, label, and contain questionable or nonconforming parts when defects are discovered
• Maintain accurate inspection records, logs, reference samples, and quality documentation
• Communicate quality concerns to production leadership and help ensure finished products meet customer requirements

Nice to Haves

• Experience using vision inspection equipment or vision measurement systems
• Experience completing or assisting with corrective action reports
• Strong ability to recognize subtle visual and color variations in manufactured parts
• Experience working directly with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve in-process quality issues

If you enjoy quality work where your inspections and attention to detail directly impact what leaves the facility, apply today for immediate consideration.

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