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Quality Technician I

TOPPAN Packaging · Huntley, IL

Level
Technician
Team
Quality
Industry
Packaging
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level quality role at TOPPAN Packaging (packaging) in Huntley, IL. Collect, document, and provide statistical quality data as requested.

Tools it names
Control plans
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

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.

Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

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.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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    • 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?
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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

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Requirements

to manufactured products.

  • ✓Verify that proper packing and inspection standards are consistently followed.
  • ✓Review, understand, and follow job-specific inspection control plans.
  • ✓Quarantine nonconforming or potentially defective products according to established procedures.
  • ✓Communicate inspection findings and quality concerns to appropriate Production and Quality personnel.

requirements

and inspection expectations.

  • ✓Provide feedback to Production teams regarding product quality and inspection results.
  • ✓Support consistent application of inspection standards throughout the manufacturing process.
  • ✓Understand and properly use TEQ terminology related to products, equipment, and quality requirements.
  • ✓Work collaboratively with Production employees and other Quality team members to identify and address product-quality concerns.
  • ✓Support quality activities involving thermoforming equipment and manufacturing processes.
  • ✓Perform additional duties and

responsibilities

as assigned.

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 have at least one year of previous production line experience (preferred).
  • ◆You demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to product quality.
  • ◆You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • ◆You possess basic math skills, including an understanding of statistical concepts.
  • ◆You can read, understand, and follow inspection control plans and work instructions.
  • ◆You have the manual dexterity and coordination needed to handle products and use precision measuring instruments.
  • ◆You have sufficient visual ability to identify product defects and perform detailed inspections.
  • ◆You can work effectively both independently and as part of a manufacturing team.
  • ◆You are comfortable using computers and Microsoft Office applications.
  • ◆You are dependable, organized, and able to maintain accurate quality records.
  • ◆You are comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical & Environmental

Requirements

This position involves working in an active manufacturing environment and requires the ability to perform the following essential functions:

  • ✓Stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull throughout the shift.
  • ✓Perform repetitive movements and handle products during inspection activities.
  • ✓Use hands and fingers to operate measuring instruments and perform detailed inspections.
  • ✓Read, write, and communicate verbally to complete required quality documentation and communicate inspection findings.
  • ✓Perform work requiring visual attention and accuracy.
  • ✓Work in an environment where exposure to heat, fumes, greases, and lubricants may occur.
  • ✓Work around thermoforming machinery and other manufacturing equipment while following established safety procedures.

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
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Position: Quality Technician I

Location: Huntley (F137 Device | 11287 Kiley Road)

Shift: 2nd Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Shift Differential: +$0.50/hour

Total Hourly Pay: $24.14/hour

Summary Description

With general supervision, the Quality Technician I monitors product quality by providing feedback, recording inspection results, and quarantining suspect or defective product. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.

What You’ll Be Doing

Quality Inspection & Product Monitoring

  • •Monitor production processes to ensure products meet established quality standards and customer specifications.
  • •Perform in-process inspections according to established inspection control plans.
  • •Collect and record dimensional measurements and other required quality data.
  • •Visually inspect product samples from each production job to identify defects or inconsistencies.
  • •Identify and document product visual defects and workmanship concerns.
  • •Understand and apply Minimum Workmanship

Measurement, Testing & Quality Documentation

  • •Properly use precision measuring instruments, including scales, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and Magna-Mike equipment.
  • •Inspect incoming raw materials and review associated statistical data.
  • •Collect, document, and provide statistical quality data as requested.
  • •Maintain accurate inspection results and quality records.
  • •Prepare product labels and Certificates of Compliance (COCs) as required.
  • •Use computers and Microsoft Office applications to support inspection documentation and reporting.
  • •Apply basic mathematical and statistical concepts when evaluating product measurements and quality results.
  • •Follow established procedures for documenting and reporting inspection findings.

Production Support & Quality Training

  • •Train Packers and Inspectors on job-specific quality

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