Production 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 Production Quality Control Technician in Machesney Park, IL for a full-time, first-shift role paying $22–$24 per hour. You will inspect parts visually and dimensionally, confirm specifications, log deviations, and support corrective actions to ensure quality across the production line.

The role requires reading instructions, using calipers and gauges, and maintaining precise records.

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.
• Exposure to ISO, GMP, or other quality frameworks (preferred).
• Blueprint/technical drawing literacy (preferred).
• Experience with inspection documentation or a QMS (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts visually and dimensionally throughout the production process.
• Confirm conformance to specifications, drawings, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Log, report, and elevate 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Team communication

Reading technical docs

Independent work

Ability to stand for long periods

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Inspection tools

Job description

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 elevate 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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