Quality Lab Specialist — Second Shift

Job overview

The Quality Lab Specialist role is onsite in Rockford, IL. Compensation starts at $22–$25 per hour. The full-time position supports quality assurance and inspection in a manufacturing environment, with first-shift training during the first month before transition to second shift. The specialist verifies product compliance through inspections, audits, documentation, and calibration support. The work helps identify and resolve quality issues in coordination with production and engineering teams and supports quality systems and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Inspect raw materials, in-process products, samples, and finished parts
• use precision measuring equipment
• interpret blueprints and specifications
• conduct production audits
• maintain inspection records and traceability
• support nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, calibration, audits, and employee training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

quality lab specialist

hughes recruiting & consulting

rockford il

full-time

second shift

quality assurance

dimensional inspection

blueprint reading

calibration

iso documentation

$22–$25/hr

monday–friday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, weekly pay, direct deposit, and paid training.

Why this role

First-month training is Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; afterward, Monday–Friday second shift is either 5:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m. or 4:30 p.m.–2:30 a.m.

About the employer

Hughes Recruiting & Consulting is hiring for this role. Industry: Testing Laboratories and Services. Sector: 54.