You like solving puzzles with micrometers. You’re precise, curious, and committed to getting coatings right the first time. If that sounds like you, Ionbond’s West Chicago Coating Center is looking for a QC Technician who ensures every coated part meets exacting standards.
Ionbond – The Surface Engineers™ delivers advanced PVD, PACVD, and CVD coatings to the aerospace, medical, food contact, automotive, decorative, tooling, and fuel cells sectors. With 34 job coating centers across 15 countries in Europe, North America, and Asia, we’re part of the global IHI Group and one of the largest coating networks worldwide.
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Inspect coated components for thickness, adhesion, surface finish, hardness (substrate and coating), dimensional accuracy, and visual appearance.
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Record inspection data accurately following established methods and procedures.
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Assist with audits: control plan audits, product audits, 5S, HSE, QMS self-assessments, and customer audit forms.
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Maintain document/data control and keep daily inspection logs current.
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Care for lab equipment, keep your station clean, and operate within safety guidelines.
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Collaborate with operators and supervisors to resolve quality or workflow issues.
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Set up precision inspections using gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
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Lead by example on 5S improvements in QC and other assigned areas.
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Support other tasks as assigned.
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Growth opportunities locally and globally in a diverse environment
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Competitive compensation tied to experience and education
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Medical, dental, and vision with affordable premiums and annual deductibles
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FSAs (medical and dependent care)
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Life insurance
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Short-term and long-term disability
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Employee Assistance Program
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Generous Paid Time Off
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Tuition Reimbursement
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401(k) Safe Harbor with company match
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High School diploma required; Associate degree preferred
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2+ years of QC experience in a manufacturing setting
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PC proficiency (Microsoft Office), strong organization, and time management
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Pass a color vision test and a math test
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Able to sit/stand for extended periods; read 6-point font; discern color differences
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Wear required PPE; excellent dexterity handling precision-machined parts
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Sharp critical thinking and effective communication; comfortable in a fast pace
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Read and follow instructions in English
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a criminal background check and physical screening.
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Quality Inspection and Quality Control experience
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Troubleshooting skills
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Manufacturing Instructions (MI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
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Quality control data analysis
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Measurement gauges
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Calipers and micrometers
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This position reports to the QHSE Manager at our West Chicago facility.
