Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description This role focuses on performing hands-on quality assurance activities in a laboratory environment with regular exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing floor. The Quality Assurance Technician conducts mechanical and visual tests, verifies packaging quality, and documents all findings to support the production of high-quality engineered flexible materials for the healthcare market. This position offers exposure to multiple departments and clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement into leadership roles within a stable, growing global organization. Responsibilities Perform mechanical tests on products and materials to ensure they meet quality and performance standards. Conduct detailed visual inspections, including taking precise measurements with a ruler, to verify product specifications. Carry out color matching activities, using accurate color perception to confirm that products meet defined color standards. Perform leak tests to confirm product integrity and identify any potential failures. Conduct tensile testing to assess material strength and performance under stress. Use a ruler and other basic measuring tools to confirm that packaging print is correctly positioned and aligned. Identify defects in products, packaging, and materials through systematic inspection and testing. Communicate identified defects clearly and promptly to the appropriate team members to support timely corrective actions. Document all tests performed, results obtained, and defects found in an accurate, clear, and organized manner. Maintain good documentation practices for outputs from production machines, ensuring records are complete and compliant. Retrieve samples frequently from the manufacturing floor and bring them to the lab for testing, ensuring continuous quality monitoring. Stay with each sample from start to finish throughout the testing process to ensure consistency and traceability. Follow established quality procedures and work in alignment with

ISO 9001

standards. Collaborate with a team of Quality Assurance Technicians to support continuous production in a fast-paced environment. Adhere to all lab and production floor rules, including safety, PPE, fragrance-free, and no-phone policies. Additional Skills & Qualifications Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). Experience in laboratory, quality inspection, production, quality control, or quality assurance environments is a plus. Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work. Interest in growing within a stable, expanding organization and exploring opportunities in different departments. Motivation to develop into leadership roles as opportunities arise. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Addison, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.10 - $23.10/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Addison,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.