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Quality Control Inspector

5/6/2026

Inspect and measure automotive components using tools like calipers and micrometers to ensure conformance to specifications. Record test data on attribute and variable sheets and communicate quality issues to management.

Salary

17 - 20 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
FIC was established in the United States in 1994 by Futaba Industrial Company, Limited of Japan. Futaba Industrial Company was established in 1945, with the Corporate Headquarters located in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The Company is a manufacturer of stamped and welded products, primarily supplying the automotive industry with high quality parts at lower costs. Our facilities include one plant in Carol Stream, Illinois and a second plant is located in Bloomingdale, Illinois. The two facilities are located within a short driving distance. Our goal as a company is to be profitable and be a place where people are both proud and happy to work. As we conduct our global business activities, we strive to contribute to the development of humanity and society in a professional and ethical manner, pursue technological advances, improve operation efficiencies, listen to and meet the expectations of our customers, and remain productive and profitable. We believe in the importance of teamwork, community, and people.
About the Role

Description

FIC America Corp. is a global Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer centrally located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. We are actively seeking a Quality Control Inspector.


Essential Job Functions

  • Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, procedures, and processes
  • Collect or select samples for testing or for use as models
  • Inspect, test, or measure products and materials for conformance to specifications
  • Use measuring instruments, such as scales, micrometers, rulers, calipers, or gauges to measure dimensions of products and to verify conformance to specifications
  • Compare materials with samples to verify conformance to standards
  • Complete Attribute & Variable Data Sheets, which include recording of test data, weights, status, and quantities
  • Notify supervisor about products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications
  • Regularly communicate with management to ensure all guidelines are being met
  • Follow standard work instructions
  • Perform other duties assigned

Other Job Functions

  • Comply with FIC’s Safety policies and procedures
  • Comply with TS 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
  • Perform 5-S activities
  • Work company required overtime, as needed

Requirements

  • Experience reading blueprints and using measuring tools
  • 1+ years’ experience in Quality Control
  • 1+ years’ experience in Manufacturing
  • ERP experience is preferred

Pay Range $17/hour - $20/hour based on qualifications and experience

Additional Compensation We operate two shifts and 2nd Shift employees are given a $1/hour shift differential


Benefits Offered

  • Medical plans offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Transit FSA
  • 401(k) – Company will match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k)
  • Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability paid by employer
  • Optional Supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Employee Paid)
  • Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Paid

About FIC America Corp.

Established in 1994 by Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd., we have been in Carol Stream, IL from the beginning and added an additional facility in Bloomingdale, IL. A Japanese owned manufacturer of stamped and welded products, supplying the automotive industry with performance auto parts, related to emissions, fuel, and exhaust. 


FIC America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. FIC America Corp. does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other attribute or characteristic protected by law.


We are unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.


The position could be in either location. 

485 E. Lies Rd.                                         301 Longview Drive

Carol Stream, IL 60188                           Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Key Skills
Blueprint ReadingQuality ControlMeasuring ToolsERPManufacturingInspectionData RecordingTS 16949ISO 140015-S
Categories
ManufacturingEngineeringSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts401k MatchingBasic Life InsuranceShort-Term DisabilitySupplemental Life InsuranceLong-Term DisabilityVacation DaysHoliday PayPersonal Days
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