First-Shift Precision Screw Machine Technician

Rusco Manufacturing; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

PTO

Vacation pay

401K

Job summary

Rusco Manufacturing in Loves Park, Illinois, is seeking a skilled operator to run multi-spindle screw machines, read engineering drawings, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances with safe, repeatable results. The first shift runs 6 am–3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime opportunities and a supportive team environment.

You will confirm setups, monitor conditions, adjust tooling to protect quality and rate, perform in-process inspections and data recording, and carry out routine

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading engineering drawings and applying work instructions.
• Detail-driven, dependable, and quality focused.
• Capable of basic troubleshooting of machine and process issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate multi-spindle screw machines to blueprint and router requirements.
• Monitor conditions and make precise adjustments to protect quality and rate.
• Conduct in-process inspections and record production and quality data.
• Perform routine maintenance and identify equipment concerns early.
• Follow safety, quality, and production standards without compromise.
• Contribute to a clean, orderly, and collaborative work environment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Troubleshooting

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Tools

Screw machines

Job description

Rusco Manufacturing in Loves Park, Illinois, is seeking a skilled operator to run multi-spindle screw machines, read engineering drawings, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances with safe, repeatable results. The first shift runs 6 am–3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime opportunities and a supportive team environment.

You will confirm setups, monitor conditions, adjust tooling to protect quality and rate, perform in-process inspections and data recording, and carry out routine