Production Quality Control Technician

Is This You?

• Do you naturally notice small defects others miss?
• Are calipers, gauges, and checklists tools you’re confident using?
• Can you follow work instructions and basic technical docs with ease?
• Are you a clear communicator who documents accurately and works well with a team?
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and performing repetitive inspections for long periods?

Role Snapshot

Location: Machesney Park IL | Job Type: Full Time | Shift: 1st | Pay: $22 - $24 per hour

What You’ll Tackle

• Inspect parts visually and dimensionally throughout the production process.
• Confirm conformance to specifications, drawings, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Log, report, and escalate deviations and quality issues.
• Execute first-piece, line, and final inspections.
• Operate basic measuring devices precisely.
• Complete inspection reports, checklists, and related quality paperwork.
• Share quality concerns promptly with production supervisors and quality staff.
• Help spot recurring issues and support corrective actions.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, assembly, or production preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and basic technical information.
• Detail-focused with strong defect recognition.
• Basic math and measurement proficiency.
• Experience using calipers, gauges, or similar inspection tools.
• Good communication and documentation habits.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive inspection tasks for extended periods.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Profile

• 1+ year of quality control or manufacturing inspection experience.
• Exposure to ISO, GMP, or other quality frameworks.
• Blueprint/technical drawing literacy.
• Experience with inspection documentation or a QMS.

What’s In It for You

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

Apply Today

Send your resume or application via 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.