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Quality Control Technician

AheadMundelein, ILJune 1st, 2026
Quality Control TechnicianAHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.ResponsibilitiesReview and make appropriate decisions based on workloadVerify product in accordance with documentation, AHEAD Method, AHEAD Defaults, and customer's defined requirementsPerforms routine inspections of electronic sub-assemblies, cable, and hardware assembliesDocument deviations from process, product, form, fit and or functionEffectively communicate the deviation, how the deviation was identified and the resolution of the deviationResolve minor deviations before moving the product to the next stageSharing work experience in a friendly and professional mannerCreate product or process standards where none exists in conjunction with respective departmentsEnsure process and product amendments are captured in appropriate documentationLearn new or custom product standards and their conformance to our processEnsure product adherence to established standards of strength, quality, and endurancePerform testing of completed products using provided test equipment and softwareOperating mechanical and electrical test equipment to check apparatus for conformance to standard requirementsCollect data and put into tables and charts (metrics)Maintain Internal Diagnostics programs in conjunction with respective departmentsAssist with Training of new team membersContributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededQualificationsA high-school diploma or GED, or an additional three years of related on-the-job experienceTwo years of on-the-job experience in mechanical inspection or a related fieldTwo years working knowledge of computer hardware or networkingRelies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsAbility to work in a team environmentEffective interpersonal oral and written communication skills a mustAbility to lift up to 50 lbsDetail and process orientedContinued interest in new technologies and willingness to learnStrong problem-solving skillsAdherence to AHEAD core values, quality, respect, integrity, innovation, professionalism and passion$23.50 - $26.50 an hourThe compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings ("OTE") for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.USA Employment Benefits include:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k)Paid company holidaysPaid time offPaid parental and caregiver leavePlus more! See benefits at https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, or to capture recordings and create transcriptions or summaries during interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice or contact us at privacy@ahead.com.You may opt-out of the review or analysis of your application and resume by AI tools by using the General Application. Please include the role you wish to apply for in the Additional Information field. You may also choose to opt-out of recording and transcription at any time, including after joining an interview. Candidates will not be penalized for choosing to opt-out.