Posted August 23, 2026
2nd Shift Quality Technician
Hughes Recruiting & Consulting
Sterling, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Quality Technician: Sterling, Illinois
Our customer in Sterling, Illinois is seeking detail-oriented individuals to join their growing team. We’re now hiring a Quality Technician to work full-time on 2nd shift. In this role, you'll be responsible for conducting quality audits during and after the manufacturing process to ensure all products meet company quality standards. You’ll play a critical part in maintaining product excellence and supporting the overall success of the production team.
Our customer in Sterling, Illinois is seeking detail-oriented individuals to join their growing team. We’re now hiring a Quality Technician to work full-time on 2nd shift. In this role, you'll be responsible for conducting quality audits during and after the manufacturing process to ensure all products meet company quality standards. You’ll play a critical part in maintaining product excellence and supporting the overall success of the production team.
Responsibilities of the Quality Technician:
- Approve or reject in-process and finished goods by confirming specifications through visual and measurement testing
- Communication required adjustments or rework to production and quality leadership
- Tag all non-conforming products (red tag) and approve conforming units for shipment (green tag)
- Perform accurate measurements using metric or standard tape measures
- Read and interpret Job Traveler instructions and simple blueprints
- Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area
- Follow quality standards in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system
- Operate basic office equipment (printer, copier, fax, computer, phone)
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Quality Technician Requirements and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a quality control or quality assurance role
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Excel, preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow timelines
- Capable of reading blueprints and written work instructions
- Physically able to perform standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing ladders throughout extended shifts
- Must be able to work up to a 10-hour shift if needed
- Must pass a background check and drug test
Pay for Quality Technician: $22.42/hour
Quality Technician Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401k with company match
- Paid weekly
- Direct deposit
- Paid training
Type: 2nd Shift, Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 2:30pm – 11:00pm
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 2:30pm – 11:00pm
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Are you ready to move from the worries of today to your dreams of tomorrow? If so, give Hughes a call. We are the top-rated staffing, recruiting, and HR experts in the region. Headquartered in Freeport, IL, with 11 offices across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, we connect great people with top local jobs. Walk into any of our offices and you’ll find professional staff who dig deep, get results, and enjoy what they do. The reviews speak for themselves—at Hughes, we help elevate your career. We also offer health insurance and 401(k) options to all our employees. To get started, visit www.hughesrecruiting.com and complete our application. We’ll be in touch soon!
Are you ready to move from the worries of today to your dreams of tomorrow? If so, give Hughes a call. We are the top-rated staffing, recruiting, and HR experts in the region. Headquartered in Freeport, IL, with 11 offices across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, we connect great people with top local jobs. Walk into any of our offices and you’ll find professional staff who dig deep, get results, and enjoy what they do. The reviews speak for themselves—at Hughes, we help elevate your career. We also offer health insurance and 401(k) options to all our employees. To get started, visit www.hughesrecruiting.com and complete our application. We’ll be in touch soon!
