Control engineer Jobs in Elgin, IL

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Why You’ll Love This Role

If you’re detail‑oriented, confident in your decision‑making, and passionate about product quality, this role puts you at the center of what matters most. As a Quality Control Technician, you’ll be a trusted gatekeeper of quality, empowered to stop production when standards aren’t met and drive real improvements.

Position Overview

The Quality Control Technician plays a critical role in ensuring that both in‑process and finished powder coating products meet all quality and performance standards prior to release. You’ll conduct hands‑on laboratory testing, investigate nonconforming results, and collaborate closely with production and cross‑functional teams to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.

This role carries real responsibility and authority—you are trusted to protect product integrity and customer satisfaction every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on in‑process and finished powder coating products
• Prepare and evaluate spray panels, measure gloss, and verify color accuracy
• Investigate out‑of‑spec results using root cause analysis and recommend clear corrective actions
• Confirm, document, and approve finished product quality for final release
• Exercise stop authority and halt production when quality standards are not met
• Collect samples from production areas for laboratory testing
• Accurately enter test data, results, and documentation into SAP
• Use Microsoft Office tools to analyze, track, and communicate quality findings
• Take ownership of quality decisions with a strong sense of accountability
• Partner with production and other teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of quality control experience
• Quality experience in paints, coatings, inks, or similar industries preferredExperience from food or pharmaceutical manufacturing will also be considered
• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Ability to conduct effective root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions
• Confidence in exercising stop authority when products are out of specification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to follow procedures and document results
• Comfort working in a manufacturing and powder environment and entering production areas
• Strong decision‑making skills with high ownership and accountability

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Charles, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.64 - $24.64/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Charles,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.