**Job Title: Quality Control Specialist** **Job Description** We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Quality Control Specialist to join our team. This role involves ensuring the quality and accuracy of mechanical parts and materials through detailed inspections and documentation. The position operates on a 1st shift schedule from 6am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday. **Responsibilities** + Perform incoming inspections to verify the accuracy of vendor deliveries. + Assist in the inspection of mechanical parts and materials, engaging appropriate departments as needed. + Quarantine nonconforming components/materials and notify the appropriate department leader. + Engage and correspond with vendors regarding nonconforming products and manage the RMA process from start to finish. + Verify the accuracy and completeness of outbound equipment projects, sales orders, and other shipments leaving the facility. + Document deficient or absent equipment and components and communicate with appropriate personnel. + Create, maintain, and store documentation proving acceptable quality outcomes of equipment, parts, and materials. + Document revisions of blueprints/Bill of Materials and ensure timely completion with the correct desired outcome. + Be present for and verify all mechanical and electrical testing, communicating outcomes to appropriate personnel. + Develop and implement special projects as directed by the Director of Manufacturing. **Essential Skills** + Ability to interpret mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics. + Experience utilizing Bill of Materials. + 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. + Proven experience communicating with internal and external personnel to identify and secure solutions. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, ERP software, and miscellaneous computer programs. + Understanding of lean manufacturing and 5S methodology. + Experience with vendor communication and RMA processes. + Clear and effective communication skills across a variety of mediums. **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values precision and quality, offering a clean and organized work environment. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with Fridays off, unless required. Be part of a supportive team that encourages professional development and continuous improvement. **Work Environment** This role operates in a clean machine shop environment with a Monday to Thursday schedule, consisting of four 10-hour shifts. Occasional Friday work may be necessary. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 • 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 Buffalo Grove,IL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 7, 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.