Production Associate
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Illinois, Elk Grove Village | |
 Jul 17, 2025 | |
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Position Title: Production Associate
Wage: $18.00 - $19.00/hour Shift: 1st or 2nd Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm or 3:00pm - 11:30pm QPS Employment Group is seeking a Production Associate for a company in Elk Grove Village, IL. As a Production Associate you'll play a hands-on role in transforming aerospace components to meet the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. From masking and racking to inspection and packaging, your work ensures critical parts are ready for customers. Join a team where detail matters, safety is priority, and your skills make a real impact. Apply today! Production Associate Responsibilities: - Unpack incoming metal parts and perform visual inspections for damage or surface defects; report discrepancies promptly - Document original packaging methods to ensure parts are repacked appropriately - Clean and dry parts prior to and after processing, ensuring they are free of debris and foreign objects (FOD) - Review production paperwork, work orders, drawings, and specifications to verify part requirements - Apply various masking materials (tapes, waxes, lacquers, etc.) to aerospace parts using established techniques and safety protocols - Utilize cutting tools and solvents safely and effectively - Ensure masking matches first article samples and customer specifications - Remove masking post-process and clean off any adhesive residues - Inspect masked/unmasked parts for consistency and non-conformities - Select and prepare racks and fixtures appropriate for processing based on part geometry and finish requirements - Ensure secure, scratch-free racking with proper electrical contact when needed - Team-lift racks as required and relieve pressure carefully when unracking - Clean and maintain racking equipment, reporting any damage or issues - Pack finished parts according to customer and internal packaging standards - Organize and maintain inventory of boxes, packaging materials, and supplies - Transport parts between departments as needed - Complete required documentation, both digital and paper (work orders, inspection reports, process logs, etc.) - Proactively communicate any equipment malfunctions or part-related issues to supervisors - Support audits, training and continuous improvement efforts Requirements for Production Associate: - Prior experience in metal finishing, masking, or manufacturing environments - Able to read and interpret work instructions, blueprints and specifications - Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity - Willingness to use sharp tools, handle solvents and wear required PPE - Able to lift up to 50lbs. and perform repetitive tasks schaumburg@qpsemployment.com IND133 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process | |