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Quality Inspector II Day shift

Jabil · Gurnee, IL · $18.89–$33.99 an hour · Full time

Posted Jul 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you caught something others had missed.

What they are checking: Whether they keep sharp attention to detail when inspection work gets repetitive.

How do you stay focused during long shifts of close visual work?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that prevent fatigue from letting defects slip through.

What would you do

You find a defect at pre-ship, and the order is due to go out today. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold quality standards under schedule pressure and escalate the right way.

An operator disagrees with your reject call. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they explain decisions with standards and evidence while keeping a good working relationship.

About the work

What experience do you have inspecting circuit boards, especially complex double-sided boards?

What they are checking: Whether they can recognize soldering and component defects on dense assemblies under magnification.

What solder defects do you look for during visual inspection?

What they are checking: Whether they know defects like bridges, cold joints, insufficient solder and tombstoning by sight.

How do you decide between a first article check, sampling or 100 percent inspection?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that risk, history and customer requirements drive how much to inspect.

Before a run starts, how would you verify the machine is set up correctly?

What they are checking: Whether they check programs, parts, revisions and settings against documents, since setup errors repeat on every board.

How do you know which reference document applies when standards seem to conflict?

What they are checking: Whether they know to check revision control and customer requirements and ask when unsure.

How would you use your understanding of electrical principles when deciding if a part passes or fails?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how defects affect function, not just appearance, when judging a board.

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The full job description

As published by Jabil.

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. JOB SUMMARY Performs complex inspection procedures on all types of circuit boards (medium to large, complex double-sided) and assemblies to ensure quality levels are met at pre-ship and at the final stages of production. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Makes intricate visual inspection of complex pre-ship and/or finished production assemblies and sub-assemblies to ensure conformance with quality standards. · Verifies correct machine set-up prior to running assemblies. · Selects and reads appropriate documentation from a broad range of reference materials. · Selects inspection method (such as first article checks, sampling, or 100% inspection). · Applies knowledge of electrical principles and interpretation of Jabil Quality Control Standards in determining pass/fail of inspected part or assembly. · Accesses customer quality inspection systems via computer, communicates with customer regarding inspection and quality issues, and conducts Post Pack Audits and Direct Fulfillment in-process Inspections. · Determines cause and effect of defects, and refers findings to manufacturing facilitators for correction. · Reviews and approves solutions or refers unacceptable responses to Quality Supervisor for further action. · Acts as final checkpoint for finished goods prior to being shipped to customer or end user. · Trains other employees in Quality Control processes and procedures. · Ensures parts conform to customer quality standards. Moves parts to workstation for inspection, as necessary. · May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. JOB QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS · Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. · Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. · Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software. · Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages. · Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aid. · Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. · Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. · Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. · Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. · Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. The hourly pay range for this role is $18.89 - $33.99. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan. Jabil may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. If and when AI is used, Jabil ensures that its use of AI would not have the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes. BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in. Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accessibility Accommodation If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to. #whereyoubelong #AWorldofPossibilities #EarlyCareer

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