Quality Technician I
TOPPAN Packaging · Batavia, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at TOPPAN Packaging (packaging) in Batavia, IL.
- Tools it names
- Root cause
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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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 357 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 19 other live quality postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $64k–$95k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 65%
- FDA / GMP 25%
- ✓ Root cause 25%
- ISO 9001 20%
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responsibilities
as assigned by management.
We’d Love to Hear From You If
- ◆High school diploma or GED preferred but not required. Candidates who demonstrate the necessary manufacturing experience and the required literacy, numeracy, and technical skills will be considered regardless of educational background.
- ◆You are proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.
- ◆Bilingual communication skills are a plus.
- ◆You are flexible and available to work off-shift hours when needed to support quality operations.
- ◆You have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- ◆You have basic computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- ◆You have a foundational understanding of arithmetic and statistics.
- ◆You have exceptional attention to detail and consistently perform work with a high level of accuracy.
- ◆You can effectively communicate quality expectations and work collaboratively with employees across the facility.
Benefits
At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:
- ◆Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
- ◆401(k) retirement plan with company match
- ◆Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
- ◆Paid time off and holidays
- ◆Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
- ◆Tuition reimbursement
We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
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Position: Quality Technician I
Location: Batavia, IL
Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Flexibility to work off-shift hours as needed
Pay Rate: $24.24/hour
Summary Description
The Quality Technician I supports the facility’s Quality department by helping ensure products, processes, and documentation meet established quality standards and customer requirements. This position performs testing, conducts audits, reviews samples for release, supports quality investigations, and maintains accurate quality data.
The Quality Technician I also works closely with Production and other plant teams to identify quality concerns, support corrective actions, train employees on quality systems, and promote continuous improvement throughout the facility.
What You’ll Be Doing
- •Complete customer Certificates of Analysis (COAs), including all required offline testing.
- •Lead daily quality audits throughout the manufacturing process.
- •Perform assigned layered audits as directed by the management team.
- •Review and approve Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) samples for release.
- •Review and approve customer LSDs in accordance with established requirements.
- •Lead internal sorting initiatives when required.
- •Collect internal reject data and identify trends for further analysis.
- •Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to customer complaints.
- •Help identify quality concerns and support appropriate corrective actions.
- •Train plant personnel on established quality systems, procedures, and expectations.
- •Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
- •Communicate quality concerns and findings to appropriate team members.
- •Participate as an active member of the Quality Pillar team.
- •Participate as an active member of the Safety team.
- •Support continuous improvement activities related to product and process quality.
- •Perform additional quality-related