• 1st Shift Quality Control Technician

    Aerotek (South Beloit, IL)


    Job Title: 1st Shift Quality Control Technician

    Job Description

    As a 1st Shift Quality Control Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining the quality of production by conducting line inspections and eliminating in-process scrap. You will educate operators and set-up technicians on basic inspection tools and knowledge to ensure the highest standards of quality are met.

    Responsibilities

    + Review data and revisions on job sheets, prints, and variable sheets.

    + Compare new and previous 1st Articles to verify data.

    + Perform 1st Article Inspections.

    + Check 1-3 parts at random machines in manufacturing departments for finish, pin measurement, OD/ID, root size, runout, and length of cut.

    + Perform in-process inspections.

    + Work flexibly across multiple departments as needed.

    + Assist with blank inspection from internal blanking and blank suppliers when necessary.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in quality control, micrometers, calipers, and quality assurance.

    + Ability to operate vari-roll testing fixtures and use optical comparators.

    + Proficient in GD&T skills and blueprint reading.

    + Strong skills with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

    + Effective communication skills for training others.

    + Basic math and geometry skills.

    + Basic materials knowledge.

    + Ability to create tooth/space alignment layouts.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Gear knowledge is preferred.

    + Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

    Work Environment

    You will work in a family-oriented company that has been family-owned for three generations. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature of 72 degrees year-round. Collaborations with prominent organizations like NASA, Space X, and Caterpillar reflect the innovative and dynamic environment. The company employs 110 people across both 1st and 3rd shifts. The work hours for 1st shift are from 6 AM to 4:30 PM, while the 3rd shift operates from 10 PM to 6 AM, Sunday through Thursday, with a 15% shift premium. The physical demands include the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 10 pounds and occasional reaching and walking. Frequent standing is required, with normal breaks provided.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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 South Beloit,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.