Posted August 20, 2026
Quality Control Technician
Optimas Solutions
Wood Dale, IL, US
Full Time
22.5USD - 29USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Quality Control Technician
Wood Dale, IL
About Optimas:
Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.
Position overview:
The Quality Control Technician works directly with the Manufacturing and/or Distribution locations to ensure that all laboratory inspections are completed accurately, and in a timely manner, and ensures that the results are documented in all applicable systems as directed by documented work instructions. Shift times go from 6:30am-4:30pm.
Main responsibilities:
• Receipt of samples and requirements documentation into the Laboratory.
• Maintenance of the electronic workload tracking system
• Completion of Laboratory testing in line with documented test methods
• The collection of specified data for the generation of Laboratory KPI’s
• Laboratory Concern and Corrective Action Management
• Use of Q.A./Laboratory measuring and test equipment
• Understanding of products, surface coatings, locking/sealing patches and heat treatment
• Generation of Laboratory Test Reports
• Maintenance of sample and documentation archives
• Control of specifications and reference materials
• Laboratory housekeeping
• Management of laboratory consumables
• Management of temperature / humidity control records
• Maintenance of the laboratory calibration system
• Control / Back-up of Laboratory IT systems
Key Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have the following competencies:
• Functional/Technical Skills (Manufacturing/Distribution Environment)
• Customer Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Process Management
• Drive for Results
• Responsiveness/Sense of Urgency
• High Sense of Accountability
• Timely Decision Making
Skills and Qualifications:
• Prior experience using precision measurement instruments in an industrial setting
(ex. Micrometer,Caliper)
• Blueprint reading. GD&T is a plus.
• 1 year relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. Automotive experience preferred.
• Fastener experience preferred, but not required.
• Business software proficiency including Microsoft Excel.
• Working proficiency of basic mathematics to include fractions, addition and subtraction of signed numbe
