Quality Assurance Inspector / Trainer – 3rd Shift

ECHOorporated•Lake Zurich, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ECHO Incorporated is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector / Trainer to join our Molding Department. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality of injection molded components through detailed inspections, testing, and in-process quality validation. The ideal candidate will maintain quality standards, identify and communicate potential concerns, and assist with training machine operators to foster a safe, efficient, and productive manufacturing environment. This is a 3rd shift position, Monday-Friday, 10:30 pm - 7:00 am, with a pay range of $20.00 - $24.00/HR (DOE), plus a $2.50 shift differential.

Requirements

2+ years of manufacturing related experience is required.
Experience using a PC, tablet, or similar device to document inspections and complete clerical tasks.
Experience using small hand tools such as T-handle hex wrenches, pliers, and screwdrivers.
Must be a quick learner.
Self-motivated, with strong energy, optimism, and communication skills to support the department’s success.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Quality Assurance field is preferred.
Band saw experience for cutting plastic parts during inspection is preferred; candidates without prior experience must be able to learn this task quickly and become proficient.
Bilingual English and Spanish skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled visual inspections of parts being produced on all injection molding machines.
Complete routine functional and destructive testing of safety and high performance related plastic components, such as fuel tanks, chainsaw handles, and blower fans.
Identify potential quality concerns and prioritize communication to process technicians and supervision for immediate response and corrective actions.
Document all quality inspections within provided spreadsheets and quality management software.
Be proficient in running production on all machine operator assignments within the molding department.
Assist with new employee guidance and training when machine operators are hired.
Focus on continued improvement efforts, including cross-functional training, ongoing machine operator development, and consistently accurate communication with all indirect support staff.
Work overtime as needed, to cover other shifts during PTO/vacation/etc. events.