Quality Technician

Field is a family-owned global supplier of fasteners, "C" commodities, inventory management services, and technical support. We currently have locations in Rockford, IL (headquarters), Texas, South Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Mexico, and Taiwan. For over 30 years, Field has grown an average of 19% annually because of its dedication to lowering our customers overall cost and improving quality through a technical approach to fasteners. By joining Field, you will experience an exceptional culture built on Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, Flexibility, and Fun!  

Field was recognized by INC. magazine as one of the fastest growing privately owned companies in the USA. Field has been recognized nationally by Great Places to Work as one of the Best Small Companies in America, ranking #8 nationally among small companies and #5 nationally among manufacturing/production companies.  For several years, Field has been recognized locally by the Rockford Register Star as one of the top Employers in the area.

At Field, having a great culture is more than a priority – it’s everything. 

For more information about our culture and company, please watch this Culture Video. 

All full-time positions at Field are eligible for benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Life Coaching, paid Vacation, paid Holidays, paid Volunteer Time, quarterly Bonuses, and more! 

Visit our Careers page for a complete list of benefit offerings.

 

This position works closely with our Quality Lab Team Leader and our engineers to perform product inspections, submit PPAPs, make approval decisions, and complete required product testing. The position requires self-motivation, organization, high attention to detail, problem solving skills, and mechanical aptitude.

 

This position reports to: Quality Lab Team Leader

This position has direct reports: None

Location: Machesney Park, IL

FLSA Hourly/Salary: Starting Hourly $29-$23

Commit to FIELD’s Mission Statement, Core Values, and Fieldamentals.

Perform work in an inspection laboratory environment with high organizational skills and high attention to detail.

Perform inspections of parts to ensure specs meet customer requirements.

Complete and submit PPAPs for customer approval.

Effectively read and understand material and process certifications.

Complete dimensional reports in Microsoft Excel.

Read, understand, and balloon customer and industry standard prints and specifications.

Effectively manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

Effectively perform work in Outlook, Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet.

Communicate and collaborate with other functional areas.

Other tasks and duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Polite and professional manner.

Experience in use of calipers, micrometers or other measuring tools.

Experience with Blueprint Reading.

Self-motivated, organized, detail oriented.

Able to solve problems independently.

Strong mechanical aptitude and critical thinking skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to work with interruptions and then able to re-engage the former project.

Ability to work with limited direct supervision. 

Willingness to take on additional responsibilities.

A desire to be a positive contributor in a team-based environment.

Willing and able to learn new concepts and procedures in a short period of time.

ISO9001:2015 understanding.

Experience in the inspection of fasteners is strongly desired.

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) understanding.

Post-high school education and/or technical training.

Understanding of engineering specifications such as ISO, DIN, ASTM, SAE, etc..

Previous experience with an ERP system.