Quality Technician

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Quality Technician Job Description The Quality Technician will develop, implement, and optimize testing methods for a wide range of plastic materials and products. This role involves designing and validating test protocols tailored to different plastic applications and performance requirements, as well as ensuring compliance with ISO-based quality systems. Responsibilities Develop and implement testing methods for plastic materials and products. Design and validate test protocols for various plastic applications. Perform and oversee comprehensive testing, including visual inspections, dimensional analysis, weight verification, abrasion and durability testing, and chemical and resistance testing. Ensure compliance with

ISO 9001

2015 and similar quality standards. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to enhance product quality and manufacturability. Support continuous improvement initiatives and expand testing capabilities. Utilize onsite lab resources to drive innovation in product validation and quality assurance. Essential Skills Experience in quality control, research and development, and visual inspection. Proficiency in test procedures and test plans. Knowledge of

ISO 9001

standards. Experience in quality assurance, inspection, and blueprint reading. Background in plastics environment, particularly polymers. Experience with secondary processes such as injection molding and extrusion films. Ability to work with extruder or molding machines. Strong understanding of plastic polymer quality concerns. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in plastic testing, including tensile and hardness testing. Ability to adapt to various testing and quality assurance tasks. Experience with test engineering and test methods. Work Environment The position is based in a lab environment within a 400,000 sqft facility that is part of a global company. The role involves working with a wide range of clients in industries such as phones, cases, automotive, and piping, providing opportunities for growth and expansion. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westchester, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Westchester,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.