Quality Control Technician
Springfield Plastics Inc · Auburn, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Springfield Plastics Inc (industrial) in Auburn, IL. Perform thorough examinations of all materials and finished products.
- Tools it names
- Internal audits
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $52k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 31 live postings that list pay, out of 516 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 25 other live quality postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $71k–$93k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 58%
- FDA / GMP 31%
- Root cause 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Internal audits, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Springfield Plastics IncAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform thorough examinations of all materials and finished products
- ◆Conduct and report internal audits and evaluations
- ◆Implement and improve quality control operating procedures
- ◆Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems and defects
- ◆Participate in routine visual inspections
- ◆Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- ◆Other duties as assigned
Requirements
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Description
As a Quality Control Technician, you will assist in verifying the quality of the product going into our manufacturing process and the final product coming off of the production lines. You will conduct tests to determine the quality of materials and finished products and identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency. The Quality Control Technician works directly with manufacturing on the production floor and is responsible for bringing quality issues and/or concerns to the attention of the quality control director and/or upper management. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, detail-oriented, prompt and dependable, highly motivated, organized, have the ability to multi-task and prioritize and be willing to work with a team.
Include
- •Previous work experience in quality control or other related fields
- •Strong attention to detail
- •Strong analytical skills
- •Strong critical thinking skills
- •Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- •Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- •Strong Microsoft Outlook
- •Knowledge of the use of measuring devices (ex. Calipers and Micrometers)
- •Understanding of basic mathematics
- •Lab testing and reporting experience
- •Ability to lift 50 pounds above the head on a repetitive basis
- •Walk and stand for up to 12 consecutive hours
- •Ability to complete repetitive motions with hands, arms, feet, legs, shoulders and back for 12 consecutive hours.
- •Tolerate high temperatures
- •Ability to work overtime and weekends during heavy production times
- •Willing to adapt and learn