Quality Control Inspector 1st shift

Waukegan/Gurnee, IL
Full Time
Experienced

Quality Inspector
📍 Location: Waukegan/Gurnee area
💲 Pay: $18 – $25/hour (based on experience)
✨ Full Benefits Package after 60 days
🔎 Ludlow uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the U.S.

Do you take pride in details and have a passion for quality? Do you have experience in a manufacturing, (sheet metal, welding) environment? Join our team as a Quality Inspector and play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and making a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Inspect materials, in-process, and finished products

  • Use precision tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)

  • Document results and maintain quality records

  • Support continuous improvement and ISO 9000 standards

  • Inspect parts and assemblies to ensure they meet blueprint and customer specifications

What We’re Looking For

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3–5 years of experience in a quality inspection role within manufacturing (sheet metal, welding, or related environment)

  • Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and manufacturing prints

  • Proficient in using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)

  • Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards and Statistical Process Control (2–3 years)

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of manufacturing processes

  • Hands-on metal fabrication experience

Preferred Skills (a big plus!)

  • Certified AS9100 Internal Quality Auditor

  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

  • CMM experience

  • Bilingual (Spanish)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our team. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • IRA with company match

  • Life insurance, short- and long-term disability

  • Legal, identity theft, and wellness programs

  • Critical illness, hospital indemnity & accident insurance

  • Paid time off, holiday pay, and floating holidays

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow your skills, be part of a supportive team, and make a difference every day.

👉 Apply today and bring your expertise in quality to a company that values precision, integrity, and innovation.

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