Quality Technician - Weekend Shift
STERIS · Franklin Park, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at STERIS (medical devices) in Franklin Park, IL. In addition, Quality Technicians may review device history records, authorize release of finished product/processes and execute calibration and environmental monitoring processes.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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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 26 live postings that list pay, out of 528 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 23 other live quality postings in Illinois.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 58%
- Root cause 29%
- Control plans 21%
- ✓ FDA / GMP 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 13485, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Position Summary
We're growing and adding to staff! Come join a strong and healthy team!!
The Quality Technician is responsible for assisting in administration of the quality functions at a site to assure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR and other applicable regulatory standards. The Quality Technician supports manufacturing and servicing operations by assisting in performing and documenting problem-solving investigations and conducting in-process sub-assembly and final QC product acceptance testing. Quality Technicians assist in identifying and documenting process and product non-conformances. They work with operations team members to perform and document problem-solving investigations. In addition, Quality Technicians may review device history records, authorize release of finished product/processes and execute calibration and environmental monitoring processes.
Pay: $21.50 per hour plus $3.25 per hour shift differential
Shift schedule: Fri-Sun: 5:00am - 5:30pm
What You'll Do as a Quality Technician
- ◆Assists in production line Quality investigations and associated problem-solving activities.
- ◆May coordinate and conduct in-process and final QC product acceptance testing, depending on facility.
- ◆Investigates production line stoppages to identify corrective actions.
- ◆Identifies and documents product and process non-conformances.
- ◆Participates on a Material Review Board to review and process non conformance reports.
- ◆Reviews DHR’s and supports batch record release.
- ◆Enters and retrieves Quality data from local and global systems.
- ◆Performs site calibration activities and recordkeeping.
- ◆Executes environmental monitoring processes and recordkeeping.
- ◆Verifies calculations, dose ranges, dosimeter placements and special instructions prior to processing and part of final product release.
- ◆Complete other duties as assigned.
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Preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or repair environment or other technical production tasks with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing or repair environment or other technical production tasks with an Associate Degree.
Experience with mathematical skills including ratios, proportions and basic algebra.
What STERIS Offers
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future. Here is a brief overview of what we offer:
- +Market Competitive Pay
- +Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
- +Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
- +Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
- +401(k) with a company match
- +Maternity and Paternity Leave
- +Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
- +Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
- +Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
- +Climate Controlled facilities
- +Tools provided
Pay range for this opportunity is $21.50 per hour plus $3.25 per hour shift differential. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.