Quality Control Inspector - 2nd Shift - M-F

Overview

Quality Control Inspector A - 2nd Shift - M-F - 2:30pm-10pm

Elk Grove Village, IL, USA

Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. Are you ready to make an impact?

Perks for you include:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

Inspects samples for conformance. Processes parts through several quality checks including visual inspection, Magnaflux, and stress/strain test. Record generation and retention.

• Effectively communicate and advise quality control supervisors, as appropriate, when discrepancies are discovered.
• Document findings of quality control inspections.
• Instron and Tinius-Olsen strain/stress machine operation.
• Magnaflux machine operation and operator validation.
• Climber inspection.
• Rockwell hardness tester operation.
• Carbon shim analysis.
• Wear appropriate safety equipment as required.
• Keep immediate inspection area and equipment clean.
• Report any broken or missing items upon discovery.
• Other work as assigned by supervisor.

• Basic math and English skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Blueprint reading and utilization.
• Procedure reading and utilization.
• Document/Product status identification.
• Record generation and retention.
• Report writing relative to audit or test findings.
• Ability to use test and measuring equipment.
• Ability to follow directions.

This role has an hourly salary range of $24.50 - $30/hr in addition, you’re eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Klein Tools Inc. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location.

Your main focus:

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at