This is a great opportunity for someone with a manufacturing background, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience working with measuring equipment, gauges, or instrumentation. 2–3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, quality inspection, maintenance, or a similar hands-on technical role.

Quality & Lab Technician

Location: St. Charles, IL
Pay: $25–$27/hour
Position Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Position Overview

A manufacturing company in St. Charles is looking for a hands-on Quality & Lab Technician to join their team. This person will be responsible for performing product testing, inspections, and calibration activities to ensure products meet quality standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a manufacturing background, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience working with measuring equipment, gauges, or instrumentation. A traditional quality assurance background is not required if the candidate has the right hands-on technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections.

• Conduct product testing and laboratory testing as needed.

• Calibrate and maintain gauges, measuring devices, and lab equipment.

• Read and interpret blueprints and basic GD&T.

• Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters.

• Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair basic instrumentation and equipment.

• Document inspection results, test data, and calibration records.

• Identify quality issues and communicate findings to the appropriate teams.

• Assist with customer complaints, returns, and internal quality improvement projects.

• Work with manufacturing and shop floor personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, quality inspection, maintenance, or a similar hands-on technical role.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Experience with calibration, gauges, measuring tools, or inspection equipment preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Basic electrical/electronics knowledge is a plus.

• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools.

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Ideal Candidate Backgrounds

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas may be a good fit:

• Quality Technician / Quality Inspector

• Calibration Technician

• Manufacturing Technician

• Maintenance Technician

• Mechanical Technician

• Lab Technician

Additional Details

• Full-time, onsite position in St. Charles, IL.

• Pay range: $25–$27/hour.

• Hands-on role working in both a lab and manufacturing environment.

Ref: #672-STS Chicago