In-Process Quality Control Technician

Location: Machesney Park, IL

Employment: Full Time | Shift: 1st | Compensation: $22–$24 per hour

A day in this role

You arrive at the line before first parts are released, align on the day’s priorities with production, and complete a first-piece check to lock in specifications. As components move through each stage, you verify critical dimensions, record results, and flag anything that doesn’t meet drawings or procedures. When you spot trends, you partner with the team to drive corrective actions. By day’s end, your detailed reports, clean workspace, and clear communication help ensure only conforming product reaches our customers.

What you’ll do

• Perform visual and dimensional checks throughout production, including first-piece, in-process line checks, and final inspections.
• Confirm compliance with quality specifications, prints, documented procedures, and customer requirements.
• Identify, document, and escalate defects, deviations, and nonconformances; support root-cause and corrective actions.
• Use calipers, gauges, and other basic metrology tools to verify dimensions and features.
• Accurately complete inspection records, checklists, and quality documentation.
• Communicate quality concerns promptly to production supervisors and quality team members.
• Follow safety, quality, and production procedures at all times.
• Maintain an orderly, safe, and audit-ready work area.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Background in quality inspection, manufacturing, assembly, or production preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and basic technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with a sharp eye for defects.
• Solid basic math and measurement skills; comfortable using calipers, gauges, and similar tools.
• Clear communication and accurate record-keeping.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, and performing repetitive inspection tasks for extended periods.
• Works well independently and within a team.

Preferred extras

• 1+ year in quality control or manufacturing inspection.
• Familiarity with ISO, GMP, or comparable quality systems.
• Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings.
• Experience with inspection documentation or a quality management system (QMS).

Why you’ll like working here

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) / retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and advancement opportunities

How to apply

Submit your resume or application on our website: ruscomfginc.com/jobs-at-rusco/

Qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Rusco MFG Inc is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.