In-Process Quality Control Technician

Rusco Manufacturing; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) / retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime opportunities

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Rusco MFG Inc is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our production team in Machesney Park, IL. You will perform visual and dimensional checks, verify specifications, and document results to ensure only conforming product reaches customers.

You’ll use calipers and gauges, read work instructions, and collaborate with production to address defects and drive corrective actions. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 elevate 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

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 elevate 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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