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Quality Technician - Calibration, Audits & Zero Defects

Parker Hannifin Corporation · Elgin, IL

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Level
Technician
Team
Quality
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level quality role at Parker Hannifin Corporation (industrial) in Elgin, IL.

They ask for
3+ years
Tools it names
PPAP

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.

Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 502 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 26 other live quality postings in Illinois.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $64k–$95k, from 6 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (3+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 59%
  • FDA / GMP 30%

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It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Full description from Parker Hannifin CorporationAs posted on their careers site.Show

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Elgin, IL seeks a Quality Inspector/Coordinator to work in a team environment ensuring calibration, documentation, and process control across manufacturing. You will track quality issues, support audits, and prepare PPAP materials while collaborating with suppliers and internal customers. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2–3 years in manufacturing, and proficiency with measurement tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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