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Quality Control Technician

AHEAD· Operations, Engineered Solutions
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Libertyville, IL$24/hr - $26.5/hrFull-timePosted 6d ago

About the role

AHEAD is seeking a Quality Control Technician to work with cutting-edge technology, performing inspections, testing, and documentation to ensure product quality and adherence to standards. The role emphasizes autonomous problem-solving, continuous learning, and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

  • Review and make appropriate decisions based on workload
  • Verify product in accordance with documentation, AHEAD Method, AHEAD Defaults, and customer’s defined requirements
  • Performs routine inspections of electronic sub-assemblies, cable, and hardware assemblies
  • Document deviations from process, product, form, fit and or function
  • Effectively communicate the deviation, how the deviation was identified and the resolution of the deviation
  • Resolve minor deviations before moving the product to the next stage
  • Sharing work experience in a friendly and professional manner
  • Create product or process standards where none exists in conjunction with respective departments
  • Ensure process and product amendments are captured in appropriate documentation
  • Learn new or custom product standards and their conformance to our process
  • Ensure product adherence to established standards of strength, quality, and endurance
  • Perform testing of completed products using provided test equipment and software
  • Operating mechanical and electrical test equipment to check apparatus for conformance to standard requirements
  • Collect data and put into tables and charts (metrics)
  • Maintain Internal Diagnostics programs in conjunction with respective departments
  • Assist with Training of new team members
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Qualifications

  • A high-school diploma or GED, or an additional three years of related on-the-job experience
  • Two years of on-the-job experience in mechanical inspection or a related field
  • Two years working knowledge of computer hardware or networking
  • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Effective interpersonal oral and written communication skills a must
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Detail and process oriented
  • Continued interest in new technologies and willingness to learn
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Adherence to AHEAD core values, quality, respect, integrity, innovation, professionalism and passion

Skills

Required:Workload managementProduct verificationElectrical/mechanical inspectionDocumentation of deviationsCommunicationTesting with test equipment

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid company holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave
  • Plus more! See benefits for details
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Digital Platforms Engineered for Modern Enterprises

AHEAD accelerates the impact of technology on clients by engineering customized data, developer, and infrastructure platforms that improve IT operations.

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