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Actalent Quality Control Technician in West Chicago, Illinois
Job Title: Quality Control TechnicianWhy You’ll Love This Role
If you’re detail‑oriented, confident in your decision‑making, and passionate about product quality, this role puts you at the center of what matters most. As a Quality Control Technician, you’ll be a trusted gatekeeper of quality, empowered to stop production when standards aren’t met and drive real improvements. This position also offers long‑term growth potential, including opportunities to move into a Research & Development laboratory environment.
Position Overview
The Quality Control Technician plays a critical role in ensuring that both in‑process and finished powder coating products meet all quality and performance standards prior to release. You’ll conduct hands‑on laboratory testing, investigate nonconforming results, and collaborate closely with production and cross‑functional teams to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
This role carries real responsibility and authority—you are trusted to protect product integrity and customer satisfaction every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
Perform quality control testing on in‑process and finished powder coating products
Prepare and evaluate spray panels, measure gloss, and verify color accuracy
Investigate out‑of‑spec results using root cause analysis and recommend clear corrective actions
Confirm, document, and approve finished product quality for final release
Exercise stop authority and halt production when quality standards are not met
Collect samples from production areas for laboratory testing
Accurately enter test data, results, and documentation into SAP
Use Microsoft Office tools to analyze, track, and communicate quality findings
Take ownership of quality decisions with a strong sense of accountability
Partner with production and other teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement initiatives
Essential Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of quality control experience
Quality experience in paints, coatings, inks, or similar industries preferred
Experience from food or pharmaceutical manufacturing will also be considered
High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
Ability to conduct effective root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions
Confidence in exercising stop authority when products are out of specification
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to read, write, and speak English to follow procedures and document results
Comfort working in a manufacturing and powder environment and entering production areas
Strong decision‑making skills with high ownership and accountability
Additional Skills That Set You Apart
1+ year of hands‑on powder coating quality testing experience
Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems
Strong interest in future advancement into a Research & Development lab role
Work Environment & Schedule
Based in a Quality Control office and laboratory within a manufacturing facility
Regular interaction with the production floor to collect samples
Work is performed in a powder manufacturing environment
Schedule:
12‑hour rotating swing/night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Includes nights, rotating schedules, and occasional weekends
Initial training conducted on first shift for several weeks, depending on learning pace
Casual dress code; lab coat provided for laboratory work
Hands‑on role using laboratory testing equipment, SAP, and Microsoft Office
Onsite position with onsite interviews required
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.64 - $24.64/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 West Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.