Quality Assurance

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Located in Broadview, IL

Salary: $22/hr-$27/hr

Quality Assurance Technician (Lab Tech) 

Pay: $22/hr- $27/hr 

 

1st shift opportunity 

Location: Broadview, IL 

 

Express Employment Professionals in Brookfield is currently seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Quality Assurance Technician to join a growing manufacturing team. This role is ideal for someone with previous quality, laboratory, or manufacturing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in maintaining high product standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished materials to ensure compliance with company and customer specifications.
• Conduct physical and mechanical testing such as hardness, melt flow, tensile strength, and visual inspections.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including balances, ovens, presses, extrusion equipment, and testing instruments.
• Accurately document testing results, quality findings, and production data within company systems.
• Identify non-conforming materials or out-of-specification results and communicate concerns to leadership.
• Assist with investigations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and production processes.
• Work closely with Production, Shipping, and Quality teams to help maintain production schedules and product consistency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all company safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality assurance, quality control, laboratory testing, or manufacturing environments required.
• Experience within plastics, thermoplastics, automotive, or other regulated manufacturing industries is highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize inconsistencies or defects.
• Comfortable using computers, Microsoft Office, and quality tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 60 lbs consistently throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in both laboratory and manufacturing environments.
• Must be able to wear required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow within a stable manufacturing environment while playing a key role in product quality and process improvement.

 

 

Express Employment- Brookfield is a Locally Owned and Operated Staffing Company. Our local Brookfield Office has been putting our neighbors to work since 2006!  Our office places an average of 1,000 associates with over 150 companies annually in industrial, professional, skilled, and clerical positions. We have a proven track record of successful permanent placements excellent customer service.  Our staff has over 50 years of combined experience providing excellent job opportunities to people with great companies around the Brookfield, Illinois area. Our goal is to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.

Benefits Available for Eligible Express Associates:

• Weekly Pay (Overtime pay for hours worked over 40/week)
• Medical Plan / Dental Plan / Vision Plan
• Accrual for ILL Paid Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit or FREE Bank of America Payroll Card
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

For a listing of all of our available positions, please visit our Local Website at:

https://jobs.expresspros.com/office/3396

 

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