Quality Control Technician

Job Title : Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Quality Technician is responsible for interpreting blueprints, writing Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs, performing dimensional layouts on CMM machines, and collaborating with the Quality Team to establish root cause analysis and corrective actions for part failures. The role involves generating and operating CMM programs for First Piece, In-Process, PPAPs, and special projects, as well as performing capability studies for required parts.

Responsibilities

Generate and operate CMM programs for First Piece, In-Process, PPAPs, and special projects, including R&D, Kaizen, customer return issues, and test lab product failures.

Perform capability studies for required parts.

Maintain CMM machines, including probe qualifications, calibration, and regular cleaning.

Utilize CMM data to identify and resolve problems and assist problem-solving teams focused on prevention and variance reduction.

Report on fixtures needed to hold products for testing during product development and set criteria for instruments and specifications.

Communicate with the Quality Department to develop dimensional test methods for the Quality Test Lab, First Article testing, and in-process checks on the floor.

Revise product programs and documents based on engineering changes as required.

Maintain a program library in an organized manner for easy access to verify testing criteria.

Essential Skills

3+ years of mechanical inspection and operating CMM in a machine shop environment.

3+ years of experience using PC-DEMIS.

Basic computer skills and experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Minitab.

Proficient in blueprint reading and interpretation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with shop math, micrometer, caliper, inspection, and quality control.

Familiarity with tolerance measurements, Go No Go Gauge, Mahr System, Renishaw System, Keyence System.

Knowledge of quality inspection, quality checks, visual inspection, GD&T, and CMM programming.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive health insurance and provide safety glasses, boot compensation, and other safety equipment. Our commitment to employee growth is demonstrated through tuition reimbursement, training, and development opportunities. Enjoy a 401K plan, paid holidays, and an unofficial year-end bonus. Full-time employees have free access to an onsite physician clinic, with a small fee for others.

Work Environment

The facility is a large establishment with 73 employees, plus temporary staff. It houses a Tool Room, Machine Shop, Assembly, Quality, and Warehouse departments. The quality team comprises a Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, two Quality Engineers, and eight Quality Inspectors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Franklin Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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.